Add 18/6 and 21/35
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 21/35
186 + 2135 is 185.
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,
186 = 18 × 356 × 35 = 630210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
2135 = 21 × 635 × 6 = 126210 - Add the two like fractions:
630210 + 126210 = 630 + 126210 = 756210 - 756/210 simplified gives 185
- So, 18/6 + 21/35 = 18/5
In mixed form: 335
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