Add 10/35 and 15/18
10/35 + 15/18 is 47/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
10/35 = 10 × 18/35 × 18 = 180/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
15/18 = 15 × 35/18 × 35 = 525/630 - Add the two like fractions:
180/630 + 525/630 = 180 + 525/630 = 705/630 - 705/630 simplified gives 47/42
- So, 10/35 + 15/18 = 47/42
In mixed form: 15/42
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