Add 35/6 and 25/45, Solve 5 5/6 + 25/45 as a fraction

Add 35/6 and 25/45

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 25/45

35/6 + 25/45 is 115/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
35/6 = 35 × 15/6 × 15 = 525/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
25/45 = 25 × 2/45 × 2 = 50/90
Add the two like fractions:
525/90 + 50/90 = 525 + 50/90 = 575/90
575/90 simplified gives 115/18
So, 35/6 + 25/45 = 115/18
In mixed form: 67/18

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