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Add 16/9 and 1/15

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 1/15

16/9 + 1/15 is 83/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    16/9 = 16 × 5/9 × 5 = 80/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    1/15 = 1 × 3/15 × 3 = 3/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/45 + 3/45 = 80 + 3/45 = 83/45
  5. So, 16/9 + 1/15 = 83/45
    In mixed form: 138/45

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