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Add 3/2 and 15/9

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

3/2 + 15/9 is 19/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
    3/2 = 3 × 9/2 × 9 = 27/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    15/9 = 15 × 2/9 × 2 = 30/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/18 + 30/18 = 27 + 30/18 = 57/18
  5. 57/18 simplified gives 19/6
  6. So, 3/2 + 15/9 = 19/6
    In mixed form: 31/6

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