Add 40/9 and 9/15
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 9/15
40/9 + 9/15 is 227/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
40/9 = 40 × 5/9 × 5 = 200/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
9/15 = 9 × 3/15 × 3 = 27/45 - Add the two like fractions:
200/45 + 27/45 = 200 + 27/45 = 227/45 - So, 40/9 + 9/15 = 227/45
In mixed form: 52/45
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