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Add 1/35 and 6/14

1/35 + 6/14 is 16/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    1/35 = 1 × 2/35 × 2 = 2/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    6/14 = 6 × 5/14 × 5 = 30/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/70 + 30/70 = 2 + 30/70 = 32/70
  5. 32/70 simplified gives 16/35
  6. So, 1/35 + 6/14 = 16/35

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