Add 6/2 and 56/35
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 1 21/35
6/2 + 56/35 is 23/5.
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,
56/35 = 56 × 2/35 × 2 = 112/70 - Add the two like fractions:
210/70 + 112/70 = 210 + 112/70 = 322/70 - 322/70 simplified gives 23/5
- So, 6/2 + 56/35 = 23/5
In mixed form: 43/5
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