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Add 35/6 and 56/10

1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 5 6/10

35/6 + 56/10 is 343/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    35/6 = 35 × 5/6 × 5 = 175/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    56/10 = 56 × 3/10 × 3 = 168/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/30 + 168/30 = 175 + 168/30 = 343/30
  5. So, 35/6 + 56/10 = 343/30
    In mixed form: 1113/30

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