Add 6/35 and 16/9
1st number: 6/35, 2nd number: 1 7/9
6/35 + 16/9 is 614/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
16/9 = 16 × 35/9 × 35 = 560/315 - Add the two like fractions:
54/315 + 560/315 = 54 + 560/315 = 614/315 - So, 6/35 + 16/9 = 614/315
In mixed form: 1299/315
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