Add 35/6 and 15/9
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 1 6/9
35/6 + 15/9 is 15/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
35/6 = 35 × 3/6 × 3 = 105/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
15/9 = 15 × 2/9 × 2 = 30/18 - Add the two like fractions:
105/18 + 30/18 = 105 + 30/18 = 135/18 - 135/18 simplified gives 15/2
- So, 35/6 + 15/9 = 15/2
In mixed form: 71/2
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