Add 6/35 and 32/14
1st number: 6/35, 2nd number: 2 4/14
6/35 + 32/14 is 86/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 14 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 14 × 5 = 70,
32/14 = 32 × 5/14 × 5 = 160/70 - Add the two like fractions:
12/70 + 160/70 = 12 + 160/70 = 172/70 - 172/70 simplified gives 86/35
- So, 6/35 + 32/14 = 86/35
In mixed form: 216/35
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