Add 35/6 and 6/4
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 1 2/4
35/6 + 6/4 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
35/6 = 35 × 2/6 × 2 = 70/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
6/4 = 6 × 3/4 × 3 = 18/12 - Add the two like fractions:
70/12 + 18/12 = 70 + 18/12 = 88/12 - 88/12 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 35/6 + 6/4 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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