Add 35/6 and 12/15
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 12/15
35/6 + 12/15 is 199/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
35/6 = 35 × 5/6 × 5 = 175/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
12/15 = 12 × 2/15 × 2 = 24/30 - Add the two like fractions:
175/30 + 24/30 = 175 + 24/30 = 199/30 - So, 35/6 + 12/15 = 199/30
In mixed form: 619/30
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