Add 2/9 and 20/15
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 5/15
2/9 + 20/15 is 14/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
2/9 = 2 × 5/9 × 5 = 10/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
20/15 = 20 × 3/15 × 3 = 60/45 - Add the two like fractions:
10/45 + 60/45 = 10 + 60/45 = 70/45 - 70/45 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 2/9 + 20/15 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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