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Add 2/9 and 15/8

1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 7/8

2/9 + 15/8 is 151/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    2/9 = 2 × 8/9 × 8 = 16/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    15/8 = 15 × 9/8 × 9 = 135/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/72 + 135/72 = 16 + 135/72 = 151/72
  5. So, 2/9 + 15/8 = 151/72
    In mixed form: 27/72

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