Add 35/9 and 6/15
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 6/15
35/9 + 6/15 is 193/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
35/9 = 35 × 5/9 × 5 = 175/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
6/15 = 6 × 3/15 × 3 = 18/45 - Add the two like fractions:
175/45 + 18/45 = 175 + 18/45 = 193/45 - So, 35/9 + 6/15 = 193/45
In mixed form: 413/45
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