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Add 8/15 and 9/5

1st number: 8/15, 2nd number: 1 4/5

8/15 + 9/5 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 5 is 15

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
    8/15 = 8 × 1/15 × 1 = 8/15
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
    9/5 = 9 × 3/5 × 3 = 27/15
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/15 + 27/15 = 8 + 27/15 = 35/15
  5. 35/15 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 8/15 + 9/5 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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