Add 84/9 and 2/15
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 2/15
84/9 + 2/15 is 142/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
84/9 = 84 × 5/9 × 5 = 420/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
2/15 = 2 × 3/15 × 3 = 6/45 - Add the two like fractions:
420/45 + 6/45 = 420 + 6/45 = 426/45 - 426/45 simplified gives 142/15
- So, 84/9 + 2/15 = 142/15
In mixed form: 97/15
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