Add 15/3 and 2/9
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 2/9
153 + 29 is 479.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
153 = 15 × 33 × 3 = 459 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
29 = 2 × 19 × 1 = 29 - Add the two like fractions:
459 + 29 = 45 + 29 = 479 - So, 15/3 + 2/9 = 47/9
In mixed form: 529
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