Add 6/2 and 16/35
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 16/35
6/2 + 16/35 is 121/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
6/2 = 6 × 35/2 × 35 = 210/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
16/35 = 16 × 2/35 × 2 = 32/70 - Add the two like fractions:
210/70 + 32/70 = 210 + 32/70 = 242/70 - 242/70 simplified gives 121/35
- So, 6/2 + 16/35 = 121/35
In mixed form: 316/35
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