Add 15/9 and 20/8
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 2 4/8
15/9 + 20/8 is 25/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
15/9 = 15 × 8/9 × 8 = 120/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
20/8 = 20 × 9/8 × 9 = 180/72 - Add the two like fractions:
120/72 + 180/72 = 120 + 180/72 = 300/72 - 300/72 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 15/9 + 20/8 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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