Add 35/6 and 20/14
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 1 6/14
35/6 + 20/14 is 305/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
35/6 = 35 × 7/6 × 7 = 245/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
20/14 = 20 × 3/14 × 3 = 60/42 - Add the two like fractions:
245/42 + 60/42 = 245 + 60/42 = 305/42 - So, 35/6 + 20/14 = 305/42
In mixed form: 711/42
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