Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 35/6 and 30/63

1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 30/63

35/6 + 30/63 is 265/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    35/6 = 35 × 21/6 × 21 = 735/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    30/63 = 30 × 2/63 × 2 = 60/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/126 + 60/126 = 735 + 60/126 = 795/126
  5. 795/126 simplified gives 265/42
  6. So, 35/6 + 30/63 = 265/42
    In mixed form: 613/42

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com