Add 32/15 and 50/9
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 5 5/9
32/15 + 50/9 is 346/45.
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,
32/15 = 32 × 3/15 × 3 = 96/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
50/9 = 50 × 5/9 × 5 = 250/45 - Add the two like fractions:
96/45 + 250/45 = 96 + 250/45 = 346/45 - So, 32/15 + 50/9 = 346/45
In mixed form: 731/45
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