Add 9/15 and 32/6
1st number: 9/15, 2nd number: 5 2/6
9/15 + 32/6 is 89/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
9/15 = 9 × 2/15 × 2 = 18/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
32/6 = 32 × 5/6 × 5 = 160/30 - Add the two like fractions:
18/30 + 160/30 = 18 + 160/30 = 178/30 - 178/30 simplified gives 89/15
- So, 9/15 + 32/6 = 89/15
In mixed form: 514/15
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