Add 30/15 and 16/35
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 16/35
30/15 + 16/35 is 86/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
30/15 = 30 × 7/15 × 7 = 210/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
16/35 = 16 × 3/35 × 3 = 48/105 - Add the two like fractions:
210/105 + 48/105 = 210 + 48/105 = 258/105 - 258/105 simplified gives 86/35
- So, 30/15 + 16/35 = 86/35
In mixed form: 216/35
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