Add 6/9 and 8/15
6/9 + 8/15 is 6/5.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 5/9 × 5 = 30/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
8/15 = 8 × 3/15 × 3 = 24/45 - Add the two like fractions:
30/45 + 24/45 = 30 + 24/45 = 54/45 - 54/45 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 6/9 + 8/15 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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