Add 36/35 and 16/6, Solve 1 1/35 + 2 4/6 as a fraction

Add 36/35 and 16/6

1^st number: 1 1/35, 2^nd number: 2 4/6

36/35 + 16/6 is 388/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
36/35 = 36 × 6/35 × 6 = 216/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
16/6 = 16 × 35/6 × 35 = 560/210
Add the two like fractions:
216/210 + 560/210 = 216 + 560/210 = 776/210
776/210 simplified gives 388/105
So, 36/35 + 16/6 = 388/105
In mixed form: 373/105

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