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Add 15/9 and 9/30

1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 9/30

15/9 + 9/30 is 59/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    15/9 = 15 × 10/9 × 10 = 150/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    9/30 = 9 × 3/30 × 3 = 27/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/90 + 27/90 = 150 + 27/90 = 177/90
  5. 177/90 simplified gives 59/30
  6. So, 15/9 + 9/30 = 59/30
    In mixed form: 129/30

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