Add 9/15 and 21/8
1st number: 9/15, 2nd number: 2 5/8
9/15 + 21/8 is 129/40.
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,
21/8 = 21 × 15/8 × 15 = 315/120 - Add the two like fractions:
72/120 + 315/120 = 72 + 315/120 = 387/120 - 387/120 simplified gives 129/40
- So, 9/15 + 21/8 = 129/40
In mixed form: 39/40
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