Add 35/15 and 18/10
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 1 8/10
35/15 + 18/10 is 62/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
35/15 = 35 × 2/15 × 2 = 70/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
18/10 = 18 × 3/10 × 3 = 54/30 - Add the two like fractions:
70/30 + 54/30 = 70 + 54/30 = 124/30 - 124/30 simplified gives 62/15
- So, 35/15 + 18/10 = 62/15
In mixed form: 42/15
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