Add 15/60 and 9/35
15/60 + 9/35 is 71/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
15/60 = 15 × 7/60 × 7 = 105/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
9/35 = 9 × 12/35 × 12 = 108/420 - Add the two like fractions:
105/420 + 108/420 = 105 + 108/420 = 213/420 - 213/420 simplified gives 71/140
- So, 15/60 + 9/35 = 71/140
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