Add 4/15 and 3/9
4/15 + 3/9 is 3/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
4/15 = 4 × 3/15 × 3 = 12/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
3/9 = 3 × 5/9 × 5 = 15/45 - Add the two like fractions:
12/45 + 15/45 = 12 + 15/45 = 27/45 - 27/45 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 4/15 + 3/9 = 3/5
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