Add 15/18 and 9/35
15/18 + 9/35 is 229/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
15/18 = 15 × 35/18 × 35 = 525/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
9/35 = 9 × 18/35 × 18 = 162/630 - Add the two like fractions:
525/630 + 162/630 = 525 + 162/630 = 687/630 - 687/630 simplified gives 229/210
- So, 15/18 + 9/35 = 229/210
In mixed form: 119/210
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