Add 3/35 and 15/7
1st number: 3/35, 2nd number: 2 1/7
3/35 + 15/7 is 78/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
3/35 = 3 × 1/35 × 1 = 3/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
15/7 = 15 × 5/7 × 5 = 75/35 - Add the two like fractions:
3/35 + 75/35 = 3 + 75/35 = 78/35 - So, 3/35 + 15/7 = 78/35
In mixed form: 28/35
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