Add 3/9 and 21/15
1st number: 3/9, 2nd number: 1 6/15
3/9 + 21/15 is 26/15.
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,
3/9 = 3 × 5/9 × 5 = 15/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
21/15 = 21 × 3/15 × 3 = 63/45 - Add the two like fractions:
15/45 + 63/45 = 15 + 63/45 = 78/45 - 78/45 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 3/9 + 21/15 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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