Add 2/6 and 35/5
1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 7 0/5
2/6 + 35/5 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
2/6 = 2 × 5/6 × 5 = 10/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
35/5 = 35 × 6/5 × 6 = 210/30 - Add the two like fractions:
10/30 + 210/30 = 10 + 210/30 = 220/30 - 220/30 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 2/6 + 35/5 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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