Add 15/18 and 20/35
15/18 + 20/35 is 59/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
15/18 = 15 × 35/18 × 35 = 525/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
20/35 = 20 × 18/35 × 18 = 360/630 - Add the two like fractions:
525/630 + 360/630 = 525 + 360/630 = 885/630 - 885/630 simplified gives 59/42
- So, 15/18 + 20/35 = 59/42
In mixed form: 117/42
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