Add 15/3 and 72/35
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 2 2/35
15/3 + 72/35 is 247/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
15/3 = 15 × 35/3 × 35 = 525/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
72/35 = 72 × 3/35 × 3 = 216/105 - Add the two like fractions:
525/105 + 216/105 = 525 + 216/105 = 741/105 - 741/105 simplified gives 247/35
- So, 15/3 + 72/35 = 247/35
In mixed form: 72/35
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