Add 35/6 and 96/27
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 3 15/27
35/6 + 96/27 is 169/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
35/6 = 35 × 9/6 × 9 = 315/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
96/27 = 96 × 2/27 × 2 = 192/54 - Add the two like fractions:
315/54 + 192/54 = 315 + 192/54 = 507/54 - 507/54 simplified gives 169/18
- So, 35/6 + 96/27 = 169/18
In mixed form: 97/18
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