Add 15/5 and 24/35
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 24/35
15/5 + 24/35 is 129/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
15/5 = 15 × 7/5 × 7 = 105/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
24/35 = 24 × 1/35 × 1 = 24/35 - Add the two like fractions:
105/35 + 24/35 = 105 + 24/35 = 129/35 - So, 15/5 + 24/35 = 129/35
In mixed form: 324/35
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