Add 15/3 and 8/35, Solve 5 0/3 + 8/35 as a fraction

Add 15/3 and 8/35

1^st number: 5 0/3, 2^nd number: 8/35

15/3 + 8/35 is 183/35.

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,
8/35 = 8 × 3/35 × 3 = 24/105
Add the two like fractions:
525/105 + 24/105 = 525 + 24/105 = 549/105
549/105 simplified gives 183/35
So, 15/3 + 8/35 = 183/35
In mixed form: 58/35

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