Add 6/14 and 21/35
6/14 + 21/35 is 36/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
6/14 = 6 × 5/14 × 5 = 30/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
21/35 = 21 × 2/35 × 2 = 42/70 - Add the two like fractions:
30/70 + 42/70 = 30 + 42/70 = 72/70 - 72/70 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 6/14 + 21/35 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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