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Add 2/15 and 18/9

1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 2 0/9

2/15 + 18/9 is 32/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    2/15 = 2 × 3/15 × 3 = 6/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    18/9 = 18 × 5/9 × 5 = 90/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/45 + 90/45 = 6 + 90/45 = 96/45
  5. 96/45 simplified gives 32/15
  6. So, 2/15 + 18/9 = 32/15
    In mixed form: 22/15

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