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Add 3/35 and 28/6

1st number: 3/35, 2nd number: 4 4/6

3/35 + 28/6 is 499/105.

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,
    3/35 = 3 × 6/35 × 6 = 18/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    28/6 = 28 × 35/6 × 35 = 980/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/210 + 980/210 = 18 + 980/210 = 998/210
  5. 998/210 simplified gives 499/105
  6. So, 3/35 + 28/6 = 499/105
    In mixed form: 479/105

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