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Add 2/3 and 15/35

2/3 + 15/35 is 23/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    2/3 = 2 × 35/3 × 35 = 70/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    15/35 = 15 × 3/35 × 3 = 45/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/105 + 45/105 = 70 + 45/105 = 115/105
  5. 115/105 simplified gives 23/21
  6. So, 2/3 + 15/35 = 23/21
    In mixed form: 12/21

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