Add 6/15 and 2/35
6/15 + 2/35 is 16/35.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 7/15 × 7 = 42/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
2/35 = 2 × 3/35 × 3 = 6/105 - Add the two like fractions:
42/105 + 6/105 = 42 + 6/105 = 48/105 - 48/105 simplified gives 16/35
- So, 6/15 + 2/35 = 16/35
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