Add 15/5 and 4/35
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 4/35
15/5 + 4/35 is 109/35.
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,
4/35 = 4 × 1/35 × 1 = 4/35 - Add the two like fractions:
105/35 + 4/35 = 105 + 4/35 = 109/35 - So, 15/5 + 4/35 = 109/35
In mixed form: 34/35
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