Add 3/15 and 4/7
3/15 + 4/7 is 27/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
3/15 = 3 × 7/15 × 7 = 21/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
4/7 = 4 × 15/7 × 15 = 60/105 - Add the two like fractions:
21/105 + 60/105 = 21 + 60/105 = 81/105 - 81/105 simplified gives 27/35
- So, 3/15 + 4/7 = 27/35
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