Add 8/15 and 8/35
8/15 + 8/35 is 16/21.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 7/15 × 7 = 56/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
8/35 = 8 × 3/35 × 3 = 24/105 - Add the two like fractions:
56/105 + 24/105 = 56 + 24/105 = 80/105 - 80/105 simplified gives 16/21
- So, 8/15 + 8/35 = 16/21
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