Add 7/15 and 21/35
7/15 + 21/35 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/15 = 7 × 7/15 × 7 = 49/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
21/35 = 21 × 3/35 × 3 = 63/105 - Add the two like fractions:
49/105 + 63/105 = 49 + 63/105 = 112/105 - 112/105 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 7/15 + 21/35 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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