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Add 9/15 and 5/7

9/15 + 5/7 is 46/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 7 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    9/15 = 9 × 7/15 × 7 = 63/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
    5/7 = 5 × 15/7 × 15 = 75/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/105 + 75/105 = 63 + 75/105 = 138/105
  5. 138/105 simplified gives 46/35
  6. So, 9/15 + 5/7 = 46/35
    In mixed form: 111/35

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