Add 35/15 and 2/4
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 2/4
35/15 + 2/4 is 17/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
35/15 = 35 × 4/15 × 4 = 140/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
2/4 = 2 × 15/4 × 15 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
140/60 + 30/60 = 140 + 30/60 = 170/60 - 170/60 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 35/15 + 2/4 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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