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Add 3/6 and 9/35

3/6 + 9/35 is 53/70.

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,
    3/6 = 3 × 35/6 × 35 = 105/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    9/35 = 9 × 6/35 × 6 = 54/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/210 + 54/210 = 105 + 54/210 = 159/210
  5. 159/210 simplified gives 53/70
  6. So, 3/6 + 9/35 = 53/70

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