Add 14/15 and 1/9
14/15 + 1/9 is 47/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
14/15 = 14 × 3/15 × 3 = 42/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
1/9 = 1 × 5/9 × 5 = 5/45 - Add the two like fractions:
42/45 + 5/45 = 42 + 5/45 = 47/45 - So, 14/15 + 1/9 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45
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