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Add 10/35 and 2/6

10/35 + 2/6 is 13/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    10/35 = 10 × 6/35 × 6 = 60/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    2/6 = 2 × 35/6 × 35 = 70/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/210 + 70/210 = 60 + 70/210 = 130/210
  5. 130/210 simplified gives 13/21
  6. So, 10/35 + 2/6 = 13/21

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