Add 7/35 and 15/6
1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 2 3/6
7/35 + 15/6 is 27/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
7/35 = 7 × 6/35 × 6 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
15/6 = 15 × 35/6 × 35 = 525/210 - Add the two like fractions:
42/210 + 525/210 = 42 + 525/210 = 567/210 - 567/210 simplified gives 27/10
- So, 7/35 + 15/6 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10
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