Add 56/9 and 75/15
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 5 0/15
56/9 + 75/15 is 101/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
56/9 = 56 × 5/9 × 5 = 280/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
75/15 = 75 × 3/15 × 3 = 225/45 - Add the two like fractions:
280/45 + 225/45 = 280 + 225/45 = 505/45 - 505/45 simplified gives 101/9
- So, 56/9 + 75/15 = 101/9
In mixed form: 112/9
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