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Add 8/9 and 10/15

8/9 + 10/15 is 14/9.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    8/9 = 8 × 5/9 × 5 = 40/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    10/15 = 10 × 3/15 × 3 = 30/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/45 + 30/45 = 40 + 30/45 = 70/45
  5. 70/45 simplified gives 14/9
  6. So, 8/9 + 10/15 = 14/9
    In mixed form: 15/9

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