Add 8/15 and 30/9
1st number: 8/15, 2nd number: 3 3/9
8/15 + 30/9 is 58/15.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 3/15 × 3 = 24/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
30/9 = 30 × 5/9 × 5 = 150/45 - Add the two like fractions:
24/45 + 150/45 = 24 + 150/45 = 174/45 - 174/45 simplified gives 58/15
- So, 8/15 + 30/9 = 58/15
In mixed form: 313/15
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