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Add 14/35 and 25/6

1st number: 14/35, 2nd number: 4 1/6

14/35 + 25/6 is 137/30.

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,
    25/6 = 25 × 35/6 × 35 = 875/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/210 + 875/210 = 84 + 875/210 = 959/210
  5. 959/210 simplified gives 137/30
  6. So, 14/35 + 25/6 = 137/30
    In mixed form: 417/30

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