Add 56/35 and 35/6, Solve 1 21/35 + 5 5/6 as a fraction

Add 56/35 and 35/6

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 5 5/6

56/35 + 35/6 is 223/30.

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,
56/35 = 56 × 6/35 × 6 = 336/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
35/6 = 35 × 35/6 × 35 = 1225/210
Add the two like fractions:
336/210 + 1225/210 = 336 + 1225/210 = 1561/210
1561/210 simplified gives 223/30
So, 56/35 + 35/6 = 223/30
In mixed form: 713/30

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