Add 9/18 and 15/35
9/18 + 15/35 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
9/18 = 9 × 35/18 × 35 = 315/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
15/35 = 15 × 18/35 × 18 = 270/630 - Add the two like fractions:
315/630 + 270/630 = 315 + 270/630 = 585/630 - 585/630 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 9/18 + 15/35 = 13/14
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