Add 40/6 and 10/35
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 10/35
40/6 + 10/35 is 146/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
40/6 = 40 × 35/6 × 35 = 1400/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
10/35 = 10 × 6/35 × 6 = 60/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/210 + 60/210 = 1400 + 60/210 = 1460/210 - 1460/210 simplified gives 146/21
- So, 40/6 + 10/35 = 146/21
In mixed form: 620/21
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