Add 15/30 and 8/35
15/30 + 8/35 is 51/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
15/30 = 15 × 7/30 × 7 = 105/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
8/35 = 8 × 6/35 × 6 = 48/210 - Add the two like fractions:
105/210 + 48/210 = 105 + 48/210 = 153/210 - 153/210 simplified gives 51/70
- So, 15/30 + 8/35 = 51/70
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