Add 8/5 and 15/9
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 1 6/9
8/5 + 15/9 is 49/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
8/5 = 8 × 9/5 × 9 = 72/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
15/9 = 15 × 5/9 × 5 = 75/45 - Add the two like fractions:
72/45 + 75/45 = 72 + 75/45 = 147/45 - 147/45 simplified gives 49/15
- So, 8/5 + 15/9 = 49/15
In mixed form: 34/15
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