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Add 35/15 and 42/36

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 1 6/36

35/15 + 42/36 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    35/15 = 35 × 12/15 × 12 = 420/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/180 + 210/180 = 420 + 210/180 = 630/180
  5. 630/180 simplified gives 7/2
  6. So, 35/15 + 42/36 = 7/2
    In mixed form: 31/2

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