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Add 2/6 and 9/35

2/6 + 9/35 is 62/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    2/6 = 2 × 35/6 × 35 = 70/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    9/35 = 9 × 6/35 × 6 = 54/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/210 + 54/210 = 70 + 54/210 = 124/210
  5. 124/210 simplified gives 62/105
  6. So, 2/6 + 9/35 = 62/105

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