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Add 35/30 and 56/35

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 1 21/35

35/30 + 56/35 is 83/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    35/30 = 35 × 7/30 × 7 = 245/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    56/35 = 56 × 6/35 × 6 = 336/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/210 + 336/210 = 245 + 336/210 = 581/210
  5. 581/210 simplified gives 83/30
  6. So, 35/30 + 56/35 = 83/30
    In mixed form: 223/30

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