Add 5/35 and 15/30
5/35 + 15/30 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
5/35 = 5 × 6/35 × 6 = 30/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
15/30 = 15 × 7/30 × 7 = 105/210 - Add the two like fractions:
30/210 + 105/210 = 30 + 105/210 = 135/210 - 135/210 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 5/35 + 15/30 = 9/14
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