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Add 15/35 and 30/18

1st number: 15/35, 2nd number: 1 12/18

15/35 + 30/18 is 44/21.

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,
    30/18 = 30 × 35/18 × 35 = 1050/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/630 + 1050/630 = 270 + 1050/630 = 1320/630
  5. 1320/630 simplified gives 44/21
  6. So, 15/35 + 30/18 = 44/21
    In mixed form: 22/21

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