Add 6/35 and 15/9, Solve 6/35 + 1 6/9 as a fraction

Add 6/35 and 15/9

1^st number: 6/35, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

6/35 + 15/9 is 193/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
6/35 = 6 × 9/35 × 9 = 54/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
15/9 = 15 × 35/9 × 35 = 525/315
Add the two like fractions:
54/315 + 525/315 = 54 + 525/315 = 579/315
579/315 simplified gives 193/105
So, 6/35 + 15/9 = 193/105
In mixed form: 188/105

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