Add 15/21 and 3/15
15/21 + 3/15 is 32/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 15 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 15 × 7 = 105,
3/15 = 3 × 7/15 × 7 = 21/105 - Add the two like fractions:
75/105 + 21/105 = 75 + 21/105 = 96/105 - 96/105 simplified gives 32/35
- So, 15/21 + 3/15 = 32/35
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