Add 6/10 and 16/35
6/10 + 16/35 is 37/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
6/10 = 6 × 7/10 × 7 = 42/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
16/35 = 16 × 2/35 × 2 = 32/70 - Add the two like fractions:
42/70 + 32/70 = 42 + 32/70 = 74/70 - 74/70 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 6/10 + 16/35 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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