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Add 21/15 and 24/9

1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 2 6/9

21/15 + 24/9 is 61/15.

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,
    21/15 = 21 × 3/15 × 3 = 63/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    24/9 = 24 × 5/9 × 5 = 120/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/45 + 120/45 = 63 + 120/45 = 183/45
  5. 183/45 simplified gives 61/15
  6. So, 21/15 + 24/9 = 61/15
    In mixed form: 41/15

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