Add 35/45 and 3/6
35/45 + 3/6 is 23/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
35/45 = 35 × 2/45 × 2 = 70/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
3/6 = 3 × 15/6 × 15 = 45/90 - Add the two like fractions:
70/90 + 45/90 = 70 + 45/90 = 115/90 - 115/90 simplified gives 23/18
- So, 35/45 + 3/6 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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