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Add 15/9 and 3/35

1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 3/35

15/9 + 3/35 is 184/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    15/9 = 15 × 35/9 × 35 = 525/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    3/35 = 3 × 9/35 × 9 = 27/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/315 + 27/315 = 525 + 27/315 = 552/315
  5. 552/315 simplified gives 184/105
  6. So, 15/9 + 3/35 = 184/105
    In mixed form: 179/105

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