Add 35/15 and 12/35
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 12/35
35/15 + 12/35 is 281/105.
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,
35/15 = 35 × 7/15 × 7 = 245/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
12/35 = 12 × 3/35 × 3 = 36/105 - Add the two like fractions:
245/105 + 36/105 = 245 + 36/105 = 281/105 - So, 35/15 + 12/35 = 281/105
In mixed form: 271/105
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