Add 15/35 and 8/18
15/35 + 8/18 is 55/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
15/35 = 15 × 18/35 × 18 = 270/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
8/18 = 8 × 35/18 × 35 = 280/630 - Add the two like fractions:
270/630 + 280/630 = 270 + 280/630 = 550/630 - 550/630 simplified gives 55/63
- So, 15/35 + 8/18 = 55/63
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