Add 7/9 and 15/10
1st number: 7/9, 2nd number: 1 5/10
7/9 + 15/10 is 41/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
7/9 = 7 × 10/9 × 10 = 70/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
15/10 = 15 × 9/10 × 9 = 135/90 - Add the two like fractions:
70/90 + 135/90 = 70 + 135/90 = 205/90 - 205/90 simplified gives 41/18
- So, 7/9 + 15/10 = 41/18
In mixed form: 25/18
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