Add 4/15 and 9/35
4/15 + 9/35 is 11/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
4/15 = 4 × 7/15 × 7 = 28/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
9/35 = 9 × 3/35 × 3 = 27/105 - Add the two like fractions:
28/105 + 27/105 = 28 + 27/105 = 55/105 - 55/105 simplified gives 11/21
- So, 4/15 + 9/35 = 11/21
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