Add 6/15 and 35/42, Solve 6/15 + 35/42 as a fraction

Add 6/15 and 35/42

6/15 + 35/42 is 37/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
6/15 = 6 × 14/15 × 14 = 84/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
35/42 = 35 × 5/42 × 5 = 175/210
Add the two like fractions:
84/210 + 175/210 = 84 + 175/210 = 259/210
259/210 simplified gives 37/30
So, 6/15 + 35/42 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30

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