Add 3/35 and 21/6, Solve 3/35 + 3 3/6 as a fraction

Add 3/35 and 21/6

1^st number: 3/35, 2^nd number: 3 3/6

3/35 + 21/6 is 251/70.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
3/35 = 3 × 6/35 × 6 = 18/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
21/6 = 21 × 35/6 × 35 = 735/210
Add the two like fractions:
18/210 + 735/210 = 18 + 735/210 = 753/210
753/210 simplified gives 251/70
So, 3/35 + 21/6 = 251/70
In mixed form: 341/70

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