Add 35/15 and 63/18
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 3 9/18
35/15 + 63/18 is 35/6.
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,
63/18 = 63 × 5/18 × 5 = 315/90 - Add the two like fractions:
210/90 + 315/90 = 210 + 315/90 = 525/90 - 525/90 simplified gives 35/6
- So, 35/15 + 63/18 = 35/6
In mixed form: 55/6
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