Add 3/9 and 6/5
1st number: 3/9, 2nd number: 1 1/5
3/9 + 6/5 is 23/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 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 5 × 9 = 45,
6/5 = 6 × 9/5 × 9 = 54/45 - Add the two like fractions:
15/45 + 54/45 = 15 + 54/45 = 69/45 - 69/45 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 3/9 + 6/5 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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