Add 40/6 and 14/35
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 14/35
40/6 + 14/35 is 106/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
40/6 = 40 × 35/6 × 35 = 1400/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
14/35 = 14 × 6/35 × 6 = 84/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/210 + 84/210 = 1400 + 84/210 = 1484/210 - 1484/210 simplified gives 106/15
- So, 40/6 + 14/35 = 106/15
In mixed form: 71/15
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