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Add 10/15 and 7/9

10/15 + 7/9 is 13/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    10/15 = 10 × 3/15 × 3 = 30/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    7/9 = 7 × 5/9 × 5 = 35/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/45 + 35/45 = 30 + 35/45 = 65/45
  5. 65/45 simplified gives 13/9
  6. So, 10/15 + 7/9 = 13/9
    In mixed form: 14/9

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