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Add 75/15 and 2/9

1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 2/9

75/15 + 2/9 is 47/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    75/15 = 75 × 3/15 × 3 = 225/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    2/9 = 2 × 5/9 × 5 = 10/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/45 + 10/45 = 225 + 10/45 = 235/45
  5. 235/45 simplified gives 47/9
  6. So, 75/15 + 2/9 = 47/9
    In mixed form: 52/9

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