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Add 2/15 and 9/8

1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 1/8

2/15 + 9/8 is 151/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    2/15 = 2 × 8/15 × 8 = 16/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    9/8 = 9 × 15/8 × 15 = 135/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/120 + 135/120 = 16 + 135/120 = 151/120
  5. So, 2/15 + 9/8 = 151/120
    In mixed form: 131/120

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