Add 5/2 and 15/9
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 1 6/9
5/2 + 15/9 is 25/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
5/2 = 5 × 9/2 × 9 = 45/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
15/9 = 15 × 2/9 × 2 = 30/18 - Add the two like fractions:
45/18 + 30/18 = 45 + 30/18 = 75/18 - 75/18 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 5/2 + 15/9 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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