Add 15/5 and 25/9
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 2 7/9
15/5 + 25/9 is 52/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
15/5 = 15 × 9/5 × 9 = 135/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
25/9 = 25 × 5/9 × 5 = 125/45 - Add the two like fractions:
135/45 + 125/45 = 135 + 125/45 = 260/45 - 260/45 simplified gives 52/9
- So, 15/5 + 25/9 = 52/9
In mixed form: 57/9
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