Add 6/35 and 35/56
6/35 + 35/56 is 223/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
6/35 = 6 × 8/35 × 8 = 48/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280 - Add the two like fractions:
48/280 + 175/280 = 48 + 175/280 = 223/280 - So, 6/35 + 35/56 = 223/280
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