Add 1/9 and 35/15
1st number: 1/9, 2nd number: 2 5/15
1/9 + 35/15 is 22/9.
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,
1/9 = 1 × 5/9 × 5 = 5/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
35/15 = 35 × 3/15 × 3 = 105/45 - Add the two like fractions:
5/45 + 105/45 = 5 + 105/45 = 110/45 - 110/45 simplified gives 22/9
- So, 1/9 + 35/15 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9
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