Add 15/9 and 60/15
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 4 0/15
15/9 + 60/15 is 17/3.
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,
60/15 = 60 × 3/15 × 3 = 180/45 - Add the two like fractions:
75/45 + 180/45 = 75 + 180/45 = 255/45 - 255/45 simplified gives 17/3
- So, 15/9 + 60/15 = 17/3
In mixed form: 52/3
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