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Add 45/6 and 36/35

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 1 1/35

45/6 + 36/35 is 597/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    45/6 = 45 × 35/6 × 35 = 1575/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    36/35 = 36 × 6/35 × 6 = 216/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/210 + 216/210 = 1575 + 216/210 = 1791/210
  5. 1791/210 simplified gives 597/70
  6. So, 45/6 + 36/35 = 597/70
    In mixed form: 837/70

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