Add 15/21 and 16/9
1st number: 15/21, 2nd number: 1 7/9
15/21 + 16/9 is 157/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 9 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
15/21 = 15 × 3/21 × 3 = 45/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
16/9 = 16 × 7/9 × 7 = 112/63 - Add the two like fractions:
45/63 + 112/63 = 45 + 112/63 = 157/63 - So, 15/21 + 16/9 = 157/63
In mixed form: 231/63
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