Add 35/2 and 40/3
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 13 1/3
35/2 + 40/3 is 185/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
35/2 = 35 × 3/2 × 3 = 105/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
40/3 = 40 × 2/3 × 2 = 80/6 - Add the two like fractions:
105/6 + 80/6 = 105 + 80/6 = 185/6 - So, 35/2 + 40/3 = 185/6
In mixed form: 305/6
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