Add 7/9 and 10/15
7/9 + 10/15 is 13/9.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 5/9 × 5 = 35/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
10/15 = 10 × 3/15 × 3 = 30/45 - Add the two like fractions:
35/45 + 30/45 = 35 + 30/45 = 65/45 - 65/45 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 7/9 + 10/15 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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