Add 35/15 and 60/75
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 60/75
35/15 + 60/75 is 47/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
35/15 = 35 × 5/15 × 5 = 175/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
60/75 = 60 × 1/75 × 1 = 60/75 - Add the two like fractions:
175/75 + 60/75 = 175 + 60/75 = 235/75 - 235/75 simplified gives 47/15
- So, 35/15 + 60/75 = 47/15
In mixed form: 32/15
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