Add 15/6 and 36/35
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 1 1/35
15/6 + 36/35 is 247/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
15/6 = 15 × 35/6 × 35 = 525/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
36/35 = 36 × 6/35 × 6 = 216/210 - Add the two like fractions:
525/210 + 216/210 = 525 + 216/210 = 741/210 - 741/210 simplified gives 247/70
- So, 15/6 + 36/35 = 247/70
In mixed form: 337/70
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