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Add 15/35 and 5/7

15/35 + 5/7 is 8/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    15/35 = 15 × 1/35 × 1 = 15/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    5/7 = 5 × 5/7 × 5 = 25/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/35 + 25/35 = 15 + 25/35 = 40/35
  5. 40/35 simplified gives 8/7
  6. So, 15/35 + 5/7 = 8/7
    In mixed form: 11/7

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