Solve 2/15+2/9

$$2 / 15 + 2 / 9$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{16}{45}\approx 0.355555556$$

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 15 and 9 is 45. Convert \frac{2}{15} and \frac{2}{9} to fractions with denominator 45.

$$\frac{6}{45}+\frac{10}{45}$$

Since \frac{6}{45} and \frac{10}{45} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{6+10}{45}$$

Add 6 and 10 to get 16.

$$\frac{16}{45}$$

Factor

$$\frac{2 ^ {4}}{3 ^ {2} \cdot 5} = 0.35555555555555557$$