Add 35/6 and 63/7, Solve 5 5/6 + 9 0/7 as a fraction

Add 35/6 and 63/7

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 9 0/7

35/6 + 63/7 is 89/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
35/6 = 35 × 7/6 × 7 = 245/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
63/7 = 63 × 6/7 × 6 = 378/42
Add the two like fractions:
245/42 + 378/42 = 245 + 378/42 = 623/42
623/42 simplified gives 89/6
So, 35/6 + 63/7 = 89/6
In mixed form: 145/6

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