Add 15/9 and 8/36
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 8/36
15/9 + 8/36 is 17/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
15/9 = 15 × 4/9 × 4 = 60/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
8/36 = 8 × 1/36 × 1 = 8/36 - Add the two like fractions:
60/36 + 8/36 = 60 + 8/36 = 68/36 - 68/36 simplified gives 17/9
- So, 15/9 + 8/36 = 17/9
In mixed form: 18/9
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