Add 35/15 and 42/18
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 2 6/18
35/15 + 42/18 is 14/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
35/15 = 35 × 6/15 × 6 = 210/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
42/18 = 42 × 5/18 × 5 = 210/90 - Add the two like fractions:
210/90 + 210/90 = 210 + 210/90 = 420/90 - 420/90 simplified gives 14/3
- So, 35/15 + 42/18 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3
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