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Add 1/35 and 56/30

1st number: 1/35, 2nd number: 1 26/30

1/35 + 56/30 is 199/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    1/35 = 1 × 6/35 × 6 = 6/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    56/30 = 56 × 7/30 × 7 = 392/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/210 + 392/210 = 6 + 392/210 = 398/210
  5. 398/210 simplified gives 199/105
  6. So, 1/35 + 56/30 = 199/105
    In mixed form: 194/105

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