Add 35/6 and 7/14
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 7/14
35/6 + 7/14 is 19/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
35/6 = 35 × 7/6 × 7 = 245/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
7/14 = 7 × 3/14 × 3 = 21/42 - Add the two like fractions:
245/42 + 21/42 = 245 + 21/42 = 266/42 - 266/42 simplified gives 19/3
- So, 35/6 + 7/14 = 19/3
In mixed form: 61/3
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