Add 9/15 and 2/8
9/15 + 2/8 is 17/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
9/15 = 9 × 8/15 × 8 = 72/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
72/120 + 30/120 = 72 + 30/120 = 102/120 - 102/120 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 9/15 + 2/8 = 17/20
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