Add 35/15 and 6/45, Solve 2 5/15 + 6/45 as a fraction

Add 35/15 and 6/45

1^st number: 2 5/15, 2^nd number: 6/45

35/15 + 6/45 is 37/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
35/15 = 35 × 3/15 × 3 = 105/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
6/45 = 6 × 1/45 × 1 = 6/45
Add the two like fractions:
105/45 + 6/45 = 105 + 6/45 = 111/45
111/45 simplified gives 37/15
So, 35/15 + 6/45 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15

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