Add 15/3 and 8/9
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 8/9
153 + 89 is 539.
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,
89 = 8 × 19 × 1 = 89 - Add the two like fractions:
459 + 89 = 45 + 89 = 539 - So, 15/3 + 8/9 = 53/9
In mixed form: 589
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