Add 6/15 and 35/75
6/15 + 35/75 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
6/15 = 6 × 5/15 × 5 = 30/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
35/75 = 35 × 1/75 × 1 = 35/75 - Add the two like fractions:
30/75 + 35/75 = 30 + 35/75 = 65/75 - 65/75 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 6/15 + 35/75 = 13/15
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