Add 15/9 and 36/15
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 2 6/15
15/9 + 36/15 is 61/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
15/9 = 15 × 5/9 × 5 = 75/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
36/15 = 36 × 3/15 × 3 = 108/45 - Add the two like fractions:
75/45 + 108/45 = 75 + 108/45 = 183/45 - 183/45 simplified gives 61/15
- So, 15/9 + 36/15 = 61/15
In mixed form: 41/15
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