Add 2/6 and 15/35
2/6 + 15/35 is 16/21.
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,
2/6 = 2 × 35/6 × 35 = 70/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
15/35 = 15 × 6/35 × 6 = 90/210 - Add the two like fractions:
70/210 + 90/210 = 70 + 90/210 = 160/210 - 160/210 simplified gives 16/21
- So, 2/6 + 15/35 = 16/21
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