Add 1/9 and 5/15
1/9 + 5/15 is 4/9.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 3/15 × 3 = 15/45 - Add the two like fractions:
5/45 + 15/45 = 5 + 15/45 = 20/45 - 20/45 simplified gives 4/9
- So, 1/9 + 5/15 = 4/9
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