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Add 2/35 and 35/6

1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 5 5/6

2/35 + 35/6 is 1237/210.

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,
    2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    35/6 = 35 × 35/6 × 35 = 1225/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/210 + 1225/210 = 12 + 1225/210 = 1237/210
  5. So, 2/35 + 35/6 = 1237/210
    In mixed form: 5187/210

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