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Add 15/35 and 21/18

1st number: 15/35, 2nd number: 1 3/18

15/35 + 21/18 is 67/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    15/35 = 15 × 18/35 × 18 = 270/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    21/18 = 21 × 35/18 × 35 = 735/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/630 + 735/630 = 270 + 735/630 = 1005/630
  5. 1005/630 simplified gives 67/42
  6. So, 15/35 + 21/18 = 67/42
    In mixed form: 125/42

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