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Add 3/15 and 4/35

3/15 + 4/35 is 11/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    3/15 = 3 × 7/15 × 7 = 21/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    4/35 = 4 × 3/35 × 3 = 12/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/105 + 12/105 = 21 + 12/105 = 33/105
  5. 33/105 simplified gives 11/35
  6. So, 3/15 + 4/35 = 11/35

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