Add 18/15 and 30/35
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 30/35
18/15 + 30/35 is 72/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
18/15 = 18 × 7/15 × 7 = 126/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
30/35 = 30 × 3/35 × 3 = 90/105 - Add the two like fractions:
126/105 + 90/105 = 126 + 90/105 = 216/105 - 216/105 simplified gives 72/35
- So, 18/15 + 30/35 = 72/35
In mixed form: 22/35
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