Add 35/6 and 21/70
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 21/70
35/6 + 21/70 is 92/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
35/6 = 35 × 35/6 × 35 = 1225/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
21/70 = 21 × 3/70 × 3 = 63/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/210 + 63/210 = 1225 + 63/210 = 1288/210 - 1288/210 simplified gives 92/15
- So, 35/6 + 21/70 = 92/15
In mixed form: 62/15
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