Add 2/9 and 15/35
2/9 + 15/35 is 41/63.
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,
2/9 = 2 × 35/9 × 35 = 70/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
15/35 = 15 × 9/35 × 9 = 135/315 - Add the two like fractions:
70/315 + 135/315 = 70 + 135/315 = 205/315 - 205/315 simplified gives 41/63
- So, 2/9 + 15/35 = 41/63
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