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Add 6/3 and 10/35

1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 10/35

6/3 + 10/35 is 16/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    6/3 = 6 × 35/3 × 35 = 210/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    10/35 = 10 × 3/35 × 3 = 30/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/105 + 30/105 = 210 + 30/105 = 240/105
  5. 240/105 simplified gives 16/7
  6. So, 6/3 + 10/35 = 16/7
    In mixed form: 22/7

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