Add 16/6 and 28/35
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 28/35
16/6 + 28/35 is 52/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
16/6 = 16 × 35/6 × 35 = 560/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
28/35 = 28 × 6/35 × 6 = 168/210 - Add the two like fractions:
560/210 + 168/210 = 560 + 168/210 = 728/210 - 728/210 simplified gives 52/15
- So, 16/6 + 28/35 = 52/15
In mixed form: 37/15
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