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Add 14/35 and 1/6

14/35 + 1/6 is 17/30.

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,
    14/35 = 14 × 6/35 × 6 = 84/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    1/6 = 1 × 35/6 × 35 = 35/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/210 + 35/210 = 84 + 35/210 = 119/210
  5. 119/210 simplified gives 17/30
  6. So, 14/35 + 1/6 = 17/30

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