Add 15/9 and 42/10
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 4 2/10
15/9 + 42/10 is 88/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
15/9 = 15 × 10/9 × 10 = 150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
42/10 = 42 × 9/10 × 9 = 378/90 - Add the two like fractions:
150/90 + 378/90 = 150 + 378/90 = 528/90 - 528/90 simplified gives 88/15
- So, 15/9 + 42/10 = 88/15
In mixed form: 513/15
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