Add 56/35 and 5/6
1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 5/6
56/35 + 5/6 is 73/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
56/35 = 56 × 6/35 × 6 = 336/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
5/6 = 5 × 35/6 × 35 = 175/210 - Add the two like fractions:
336/210 + 175/210 = 336 + 175/210 = 511/210 - 511/210 simplified gives 73/30
- So, 56/35 + 5/6 = 73/30
In mixed form: 213/30
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