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Add 40/9 and 5/15

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

40/9 + 5/15 is 43/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    40/9 = 40 × 5/9 × 5 = 200/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    5/15 = 5 × 3/15 × 3 = 15/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/45 + 15/45 = 200 + 15/45 = 215/45
  5. 215/45 simplified gives 43/9
  6. So, 40/9 + 5/15 = 43/9
    In mixed form: 47/9

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