Add 64/9 and 1/15
1st number: 7 1/9, 2nd number: 1/15
64/9 + 1/15 is 323/45.
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,
64/9 = 64 × 5/9 × 5 = 320/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
1/15 = 1 × 3/15 × 3 = 3/45 - Add the two like fractions:
320/45 + 3/45 = 320 + 3/45 = 323/45 - So, 64/9 + 1/15 = 323/45
In mixed form: 78/45
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