Add 36/15 and 18/35, Solve 2 6/15 + 18/35 as a fraction

Add 36/15 and 18/35

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 18/35

36/15 + 18/35 is 102/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
36/15 = 36 × 7/15 × 7 = 252/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
18/35 = 18 × 3/35 × 3 = 54/105
Add the two like fractions:
252/105 + 54/105 = 252 + 54/105 = 306/105
306/105 simplified gives 102/35
So, 36/15 + 18/35 = 102/35
In mixed form: 232/35

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