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