Add 30/2 and 6/35
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 6/35
30/2 + 6/35 is 531/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
30/2 = 30 × 35/2 × 35 = 1050/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
6/35 = 6 × 2/35 × 2 = 12/70 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/70 + 12/70 = 1050 + 12/70 = 1062/70 - 1062/70 simplified gives 531/35
- So, 30/2 + 6/35 = 531/35
In mixed form: 156/35
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