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Add 5/15 and 2/9

5/15 + 2/9 is 5/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    5/15 = 5 × 3/15 × 3 = 15/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    2/9 = 2 × 5/9 × 5 = 10/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/45 + 10/45 = 15 + 10/45 = 25/45
  5. 25/45 simplified gives 5/9
  6. So, 5/15 + 2/9 = 5/9

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