Add 21/15 and 32/9
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 3 5/9
21/15 + 32/9 is 223/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
21/15 = 21 × 3/15 × 3 = 63/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
32/9 = 32 × 5/9 × 5 = 160/45 - Add the two like fractions:
63/45 + 160/45 = 63 + 160/45 = 223/45 - So, 21/15 + 32/9 = 223/45
In mixed form: 443/45
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