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Add 6/9 and 3/5

6/9 + 3/5 is 19/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    6/9 = 6 × 5/9 × 5 = 30/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    3/5 = 3 × 9/5 × 9 = 27/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/45 + 27/45 = 30 + 27/45 = 57/45
  5. 57/45 simplified gives 19/15
  6. So, 6/9 + 3/5 = 19/15
    In mixed form: 14/15

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