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Add 1/6 and 35/28

1st number: 1/6, 2nd number: 1 7/28

1/6 + 35/28 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    1/6 = 1 × 14/6 × 14 = 14/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    35/28 = 35 × 3/28 × 3 = 105/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/84 + 105/84 = 14 + 105/84 = 119/84
  5. 119/84 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 1/6 + 35/28 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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