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Add 9/8 and 7/15

1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 7/15

9/8 + 7/15 is 191/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 15 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    9/8 = 9 × 15/8 × 15 = 135/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    7/15 = 7 × 8/15 × 8 = 56/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/120 + 56/120 = 135 + 56/120 = 191/120
  5. So, 9/8 + 7/15 = 191/120
    In mixed form: 171/120

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