Add 35/15 and 27/10
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 2 7/10
35/15 + 27/10 is 151/30.
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,
27/10 = 27 × 3/10 × 3 = 81/30 - Add the two like fractions:
70/30 + 81/30 = 70 + 81/30 = 151/30 - So, 35/15 + 27/10 = 151/30
In mixed form: 51/30
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