Add 56/6 and 15/35
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 15/35
56/6 + 15/35 is 205/21.
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,
56/6 = 56 × 35/6 × 35 = 1960/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
15/35 = 15 × 6/35 × 6 = 90/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/210 + 90/210 = 1960 + 90/210 = 2050/210 - 2050/210 simplified gives 205/21
- So, 56/6 + 15/35 = 205/21
In mixed form: 916/21
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