Add 15/35 and 24/30
15/35 + 24/30 is 43/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
15/35 = 15 × 6/35 × 6 = 90/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
24/30 = 24 × 7/30 × 7 = 168/210 - Add the two like fractions:
90/210 + 168/210 = 90 + 168/210 = 258/210 - 258/210 simplified gives 43/35
- So, 15/35 + 24/30 = 43/35
In mixed form: 18/35
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