Add 35/15 and 4/9, Solve 2 5/15 + 4/9 as a fraction

Add 35/15 and 4/9

1^st number: 2 5/15, 2^nd number: 4/9

35/15 + 4/9 is 25/9.

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,
35/15 = 35 × 3/15 × 3 = 105/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
4/9 = 4 × 5/9 × 5 = 20/45
Add the two like fractions:
105/45 + 20/45 = 105 + 20/45 = 125/45
125/45 simplified gives 25/9
So, 35/15 + 4/9 = 25/9
In mixed form: 27/9

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