Add 18/2 and 15/35
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 15/35
18/2 + 15/35 is 66/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
18/2 = 18 × 35/2 × 35 = 630/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
15/35 = 15 × 2/35 × 2 = 30/70 - Add the two like fractions:
630/70 + 30/70 = 630 + 30/70 = 660/70 - 660/70 simplified gives 66/7
- So, 18/2 + 15/35 = 66/7
In mixed form: 93/7
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