Add 6/15 and 9/7, Solve 6/15 + 1 2/7 as a fraction

Add 6/15 and 9/7

1^st number: 6/15, 2^nd number: 1 2/7

6/15 + 9/7 is 59/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
6/15 = 6 × 7/15 × 7 = 42/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
9/7 = 9 × 15/7 × 15 = 135/105
Add the two like fractions:
42/105 + 135/105 = 42 + 135/105 = 177/105
177/105 simplified gives 59/35
So, 6/15 + 9/7 = 59/35
In mixed form: 124/35

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