Add 35/6 and 70/75
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 70/75
35/6 + 70/75 is 203/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
35/6 = 35 × 25/6 × 25 = 875/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150 - Add the two like fractions:
875/150 + 140/150 = 875 + 140/150 = 1015/150 - 1015/150 simplified gives 203/30
- So, 35/6 + 70/75 = 203/30
In mixed form: 623/30
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