Add 9/3 and 15/35
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 15/35
9/3 + 15/35 is 24/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
9/3 = 9 × 35/3 × 35 = 315/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
15/35 = 15 × 3/35 × 3 = 45/105 - Add the two like fractions:
315/105 + 45/105 = 315 + 45/105 = 360/105 - 360/105 simplified gives 24/7
- So, 9/3 + 15/35 = 24/7
In mixed form: 33/7
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