Add 30/35 and 16/6
1st number: 30/35, 2nd number: 2 4/6
30/35 + 16/6 is 74/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
30/35 = 30 × 6/35 × 6 = 180/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
16/6 = 16 × 35/6 × 35 = 560/210 - Add the two like fractions:
180/210 + 560/210 = 180 + 560/210 = 740/210 - 740/210 simplified gives 74/21
- So, 30/35 + 16/6 = 74/21
In mixed form: 311/21
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