Add 15/35 and 35/9
1st number: 15/35, 2nd number: 3 8/9
15/35 + 35/9 is 272/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
15/35 = 15 × 9/35 × 9 = 135/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
35/9 = 35 × 35/9 × 35 = 1225/315 - Add the two like fractions:
135/315 + 1225/315 = 135 + 1225/315 = 1360/315 - 1360/315 simplified gives 272/63
- So, 15/35 + 35/9 = 272/63
In mixed form: 420/63
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