Add 2/9 and 84/15
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 5 9/15
2/9 + 84/15 is 262/45.
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,
84/15 = 84 × 3/15 × 3 = 252/45 - Add the two like fractions:
10/45 + 252/45 = 10 + 252/45 = 262/45 - So, 2/9 + 84/15 = 262/45
In mixed form: 537/45
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