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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
75/15 = 75 × 3/15 × 3 = 225/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
2/9 = 2 × 5/9 × 5 = 10/45 - Add the two like fractions:
225/45 + 10/45 = 225 + 10/45 = 235/45 - 235/45 simplified gives 47/9
- So, 75/15 + 2/9 = 47/9
In mixed form: 52/9
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