Add 3/35 and 35/6, Solve 3/35 + 5 5/6 as a fraction

Add 3/35 and 35/6

1^st number: 3/35, 2^nd number: 5 5/6

3/35 + 35/6 is 1243/210.

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,
35/6 = 35 × 35/6 × 35 = 1225/210
Add the two like fractions:
18/210 + 1225/210 = 18 + 1225/210 = 1243/210
So, 3/35 + 35/6 = 1243/210
In mixed form: 5193/210

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