Add 15/5 and 7/9
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 7/9
15/5 + 7/9 is 34/9.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 5/9 × 5 = 35/45 - Add the two like fractions:
135/45 + 35/45 = 135 + 35/45 = 170/45 - 170/45 simplified gives 34/9
- So, 15/5 + 7/9 = 34/9
In mixed form: 37/9
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