Add 15/35 and 24/45
15/35 + 24/45 is 101/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
15/35 = 15 × 9/35 × 9 = 135/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
24/45 = 24 × 7/45 × 7 = 168/315 - Add the two like fractions:
135/315 + 168/315 = 135 + 168/315 = 303/315 - 303/315 simplified gives 101/105
- So, 15/35 + 24/45 = 101/105
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