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Add 35/15 and 6/9

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 6/9

35/15 + 6/9 is 3/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    35/15 = 35 × 3/15 × 3 = 105/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    6/9 = 6 × 5/9 × 5 = 30/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/45 + 30/45 = 105 + 30/45 = 135/45
  5. 135/45 simplified gives 3/1
  6. So, 35/15 + 6/9 = 3/1

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