Add 15/21 and 1/35
15/21 + 1/35 is 26/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
15/21 = 15 × 5/21 × 5 = 75/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
1/35 = 1 × 3/35 × 3 = 3/105 - Add the two like fractions:
75/105 + 3/105 = 75 + 3/105 = 78/105 - 78/105 simplified gives 26/35
- So, 15/21 + 1/35 = 26/35
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