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Add 7/15 and 7/35

7/15 + 7/35 is 2/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    7/15 = 7 × 7/15 × 7 = 49/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    7/35 = 7 × 3/35 × 3 = 21/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/105 + 21/105 = 49 + 21/105 = 70/105
  5. 70/105 simplified gives 2/3
  6. So, 7/15 + 7/35 = 2/3

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