Add 35/15 and 3/30
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 3/30
35/15 + 3/30 is 73/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 30 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 30 × 1 = 30,
3/30 = 3 × 1/30 × 1 = 3/30 - Add the two like fractions:
70/30 + 3/30 = 70 + 3/30 = 73/30 - So, 35/15 + 3/30 = 73/30
In mixed form: 213/30
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