Add 15/35 and 28/18
1st number: 15/35, 2nd number: 1 10/18
15/35 + 28/18 is 125/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
15/35 = 15 × 18/35 × 18 = 270/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
28/18 = 28 × 35/18 × 35 = 980/630 - Add the two like fractions:
270/630 + 980/630 = 270 + 980/630 = 1250/630 - 1250/630 simplified gives 125/63
- So, 15/35 + 28/18 = 125/63
In mixed form: 162/63
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