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Add 35/6 and 16/36

1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 16/36

35/6 + 16/36 is 113/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
    35/6 = 35 × 6/6 × 6 = 210/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    16/36 = 16 × 1/36 × 1 = 16/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/36 + 16/36 = 210 + 16/36 = 226/36
  5. 226/36 simplified gives 113/18
  6. So, 35/6 + 16/36 = 113/18
    In mixed form: 65/18

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