Add 15/9 and 4/35
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 4/35
15/9 + 4/35 is 187/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
15/9 = 15 × 35/9 × 35 = 525/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
4/35 = 4 × 9/35 × 9 = 36/315 - Add the two like fractions:
525/315 + 36/315 = 525 + 36/315 = 561/315 - 561/315 simplified gives 187/105
- So, 15/9 + 4/35 = 187/105
In mixed form: 182/105
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