Add 9/2 and 15/3
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 5 0/3
9/2 + 15/3 is 19/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
9/2 = 9 × 3/2 × 3 = 27/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
15/3 = 15 × 2/3 × 2 = 30/6 - Add the two like fractions:
27/6 + 30/6 = 27 + 30/6 = 57/6 - 57/6 simplified gives 19/2
- So, 9/2 + 15/3 = 19/2
In mixed form: 91/2
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