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Add 35/6 and 64/14

1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 4 8/14

35/6 + 64/14 is 437/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 14 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    35/6 = 35 × 7/6 × 7 = 245/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    64/14 = 64 × 3/14 × 3 = 192/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/42 + 192/42 = 245 + 192/42 = 437/42
  5. So, 35/6 + 64/14 = 437/42
    In mixed form: 1017/42

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