Add 2/15 and 15/9
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 6/9
2/15 + 15/9 is 9/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
2/15 = 2 × 3/15 × 3 = 6/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
15/9 = 15 × 5/9 × 5 = 75/45 - Add the two like fractions:
6/45 + 75/45 = 6 + 75/45 = 81/45 - 81/45 simplified gives 9/5
- So, 2/15 + 15/9 = 9/5
In mixed form: 14/5
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