Add 35/6 and 25/18
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 1 7/18
35/6 + 25/18 is 65/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
35/6 = 35 × 3/6 × 3 = 105/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
25/18 = 25 × 1/18 × 1 = 25/18 - Add the two like fractions:
105/18 + 25/18 = 105 + 25/18 = 130/18 - 130/18 simplified gives 65/9
- So, 35/6 + 25/18 = 65/9
In mixed form: 72/9
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