Add 35/6 and 96/45
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 2 6/45
35/6 + 96/45 is 239/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
35/6 = 35 × 15/6 × 15 = 525/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
96/45 = 96 × 2/45 × 2 = 192/90 - Add the two like fractions:
525/90 + 192/90 = 525 + 192/90 = 717/90 - 717/90 simplified gives 239/30
- So, 35/6 + 96/45 = 239/30
In mixed form: 729/30
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