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Add 5/35 and 7/6

1st number: 5/35, 2nd number: 1 1/6

5/35 + 7/6 is 55/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    5/35 = 5 × 6/35 × 6 = 30/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    7/6 = 7 × 35/6 × 35 = 245/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/210 + 245/210 = 30 + 245/210 = 275/210
  5. 275/210 simplified gives 55/42
  6. So, 5/35 + 7/6 = 55/42
    In mixed form: 113/42

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