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Add 25/6 and 49/35

1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 1 14/35

25/6 + 49/35 is 167/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    25/6 = 25 × 35/6 × 35 = 875/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    49/35 = 49 × 6/35 × 6 = 294/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/210 + 294/210 = 875 + 294/210 = 1169/210
  5. 1169/210 simplified gives 167/30
  6. So, 25/6 + 49/35 = 167/30
    In mixed form: 517/30

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