Add 63/9 and 9/15
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 9/15
63/9 + 9/15 is 38/5.
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,
63/9 = 63 × 5/9 × 5 = 315/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
9/15 = 9 × 3/15 × 3 = 27/45 - Add the two like fractions:
315/45 + 27/45 = 315 + 27/45 = 342/45 - 342/45 simplified gives 38/5
- So, 63/9 + 9/15 = 38/5
In mixed form: 73/5
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