Add 35/8 and 4/6
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 4/6
35/8 + 4/6 is 121/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
35/8 = 35 × 3/8 × 3 = 105/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
4/6 = 4 × 4/6 × 4 = 16/24 - Add the two like fractions:
105/24 + 16/24 = 105 + 16/24 = 121/24 - So, 35/8 + 4/6 = 121/24
In mixed form: 51/24
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