Add 35/6 and 56/20
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 2 16/20
35/6 + 56/20 is 259/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
35/6 = 35 × 10/6 × 10 = 350/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
56/20 = 56 × 3/20 × 3 = 168/60 - Add the two like fractions:
350/60 + 168/60 = 350 + 168/60 = 518/60 - 518/60 simplified gives 259/30
- So, 35/6 + 56/20 = 259/30
In mixed form: 819/30
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