Add 35/6 and 14/28
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 14/28
35/6 + 14/28 is 19/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
35/6 = 35 × 14/6 × 14 = 490/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
14/28 = 14 × 3/28 × 3 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
490/84 + 42/84 = 490 + 42/84 = 532/84 - 532/84 simplified gives 19/3
- So, 35/6 + 14/28 = 19/3
In mixed form: 61/3
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