Add 6/35 and 40/14, Solve 6/35 + 2 12/14 as a fraction

Add 6/35 and 40/14

1^st number: 6/35, 2^nd number: 2 12/14

6/35 + 40/14 is 106/35.

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,
40/14 = 40 × 5/14 × 5 = 200/70
Add the two like fractions:
12/70 + 200/70 = 12 + 200/70 = 212/70
212/70 simplified gives 106/35
So, 6/35 + 40/14 = 106/35
In mixed form: 31/35

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