Add 6/35 and 21/10
1st number: 6/35, 2nd number: 2 1/10
6/35 + 21/10 is 159/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
6/35 = 6 × 2/35 × 2 = 12/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
21/10 = 21 × 7/10 × 7 = 147/70 - Add the two like fractions:
12/70 + 147/70 = 12 + 147/70 = 159/70 - So, 6/35 + 21/10 = 159/70
In mixed form: 219/70
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