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Add 56/35 and 90/6

1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 15 0/6

56/35 + 90/6 is 83/5.

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,
    56/35 = 56 × 6/35 × 6 = 336/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    90/6 = 90 × 35/6 × 35 = 3150/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/210 + 3150/210 = 336 + 3150/210 = 3486/210
  5. 3486/210 simplified gives 83/5
  6. So, 56/35 + 90/6 = 83/5
    In mixed form: 163/5

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