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Add 15/18 and 35/8

1st number: 15/18, 2nd number: 4 3/8

15/18 + 35/8 is 125/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    15/18 = 15 × 4/18 × 4 = 60/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    35/8 = 35 × 9/8 × 9 = 315/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/72 + 315/72 = 60 + 315/72 = 375/72
  5. 375/72 simplified gives 125/24
  6. So, 15/18 + 35/8 = 125/24
    In mixed form: 55/24

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