Add 35/30 and 6/15
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 6/15
35/30 + 6/15 is 47/30.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 2/15 × 2 = 12/30 - Add the two like fractions:
35/30 + 12/30 = 35 + 12/30 = 47/30 - So, 35/30 + 6/15 = 47/30
In mixed form: 117/30
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