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Add 35/15 and 28/7

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 4 0/7

35/15 + 28/7 is 19/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 7 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    35/15 = 35 × 7/15 × 7 = 245/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
    28/7 = 28 × 15/7 × 15 = 420/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/105 + 420/105 = 245 + 420/105 = 665/105
  5. 665/105 simplified gives 19/3
  6. So, 35/15 + 28/7 = 19/3
    In mixed form: 61/3

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