Add 35/6 and 27/30
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 27/30
35/6 + 27/30 is 101/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 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 30 × 1 = 30,
27/30 = 27 × 1/30 × 1 = 27/30 - Add the two like fractions:
175/30 + 27/30 = 175 + 27/30 = 202/30 - 202/30 simplified gives 101/15
- So, 35/6 + 27/30 = 101/15
In mixed form: 611/15
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