Add 35/9 and 6/14
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 6/14
35/9 + 6/14 is 272/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
35/9 = 35 × 14/9 × 14 = 490/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
6/14 = 6 × 9/14 × 9 = 54/126 - Add the two like fractions:
490/126 + 54/126 = 490 + 54/126 = 544/126 - 544/126 simplified gives 272/63
- So, 35/9 + 6/14 = 272/63
In mixed form: 420/63
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