Add 15/35 and 96/6
1st number: 15/35, 2nd number: 16 0/6
15/35 + 96/6 is 115/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
15/35 = 15 × 6/35 × 6 = 90/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
96/6 = 96 × 35/6 × 35 = 3360/210 - Add the two like fractions:
90/210 + 3360/210 = 90 + 3360/210 = 3450/210 - 3450/210 simplified gives 115/7
- So, 15/35 + 96/6 = 115/7
In mixed form: 163/7
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