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Add 8/15 and 6/9

8/15 + 6/9 is 6/5.

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,
    8/15 = 8 × 3/15 × 3 = 24/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    6/9 = 6 × 5/9 × 5 = 30/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/45 + 30/45 = 24 + 30/45 = 54/45
  5. 54/45 simplified gives 6/5
  6. So, 8/15 + 6/9 = 6/5
    In mixed form: 11/5

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