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Add 15/35 and 3/36

15/35 + 3/36 is 43/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    15/35 = 15 × 36/35 × 36 = 540/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    3/36 = 3 × 35/36 × 35 = 105/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/1260 + 105/1260 = 540 + 105/1260 = 645/1260
  5. 645/1260 simplified gives 43/84
  6. So, 15/35 + 3/36 = 43/84

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