Add 35/6 and 15/3
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 5 0/3
35/6 + 15/3 is 65/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
35/6 = 35 × 1/6 × 1 = 35/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
15/3 = 15 × 2/3 × 2 = 30/6 - Add the two like fractions:
35/6 + 30/6 = 35 + 30/6 = 65/6 - So, 35/6 + 15/3 = 65/6
In mixed form: 105/6
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