Add 3/4 and 15/35
3/4 + 15/35 is 33/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
3/4 = 3 × 35/4 × 35 = 105/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
15/35 = 15 × 4/35 × 4 = 60/140 - Add the two like fractions:
105/140 + 60/140 = 105 + 60/140 = 165/140 - 165/140 simplified gives 33/28
- So, 3/4 + 15/35 = 33/28
In mixed form: 15/28
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