Add 35/6 and 27/10
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 2 7/10
35/6 + 27/10 is 128/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
35/6 = 35 × 5/6 × 5 = 175/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
27/10 = 27 × 3/10 × 3 = 81/30 - Add the two like fractions:
175/30 + 81/30 = 175 + 81/30 = 256/30 - 256/30 simplified gives 128/15
- So, 35/6 + 27/10 = 128/15
In mixed form: 88/15
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