Question

What is 15 2/9 + 5 5/9 in simplest form?

Answer 1

Answer: $20\frac{7}{9}$

Step-by-step explanation: To add mixed numbers, first add the fractions. In this case, we have $\frac{2}{9} + \frac{5}{9} = \frac{7}{9}$ and now we can add the whole numbers. In this case, we have 15 + 5 which equals 20. Therefore, $15\frac{2}{9} + 5\frac{5}{9} =20\frac{7}{9}$.