Add 35/30 and 2/15
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 2/15
35/30 + 2/15 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
35/30 = 35 × 1/30 × 1 = 35/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
2/15 = 2 × 2/15 × 2 = 4/30 - Add the two like fractions:
35/30 + 4/30 = 35 + 4/30 = 39/30 - 39/30 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 35/30 + 2/15 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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