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Add 14/15 and 15/9

1st number: 14/15, 2nd number: 1 6/9

14/15 + 15/9 is 13/5.

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,
    14/15 = 14 × 3/15 × 3 = 42/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    15/9 = 15 × 5/9 × 5 = 75/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/45 + 75/45 = 42 + 75/45 = 117/45
  5. 117/45 simplified gives 13/5
  6. So, 14/15 + 15/9 = 13/5
    In mixed form: 23/5

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