Add 35/6 and 15/36, Solve 5 5/6 + 15/36 as a fraction

Add 35/6 and 15/36

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 15/36

35/6 + 15/36 is 25/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
35/6 = 35 × 6/6 × 6 = 210/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
15/36 = 15 × 1/36 × 1 = 15/36
Add the two like fractions:
210/36 + 15/36 = 210 + 15/36 = 225/36
225/36 simplified gives 25/4
So, 35/6 + 15/36 = 25/4
In mixed form: 61/4

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