Add 15/45 and 15/35
15/45 + 15/35 is 16/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
15/45 = 15 × 7/45 × 7 = 105/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
15/35 = 15 × 9/35 × 9 = 135/315 - Add the two like fractions:
105/315 + 135/315 = 105 + 135/315 = 240/315 - 240/315 simplified gives 16/21
- So, 15/45 + 15/35 = 16/21
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