Add 6/4 and 1/35, Solve 1 2/4 + 1/35 as a fraction

Add 6/4 and 1/35

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 1/35

6/4 + 1/35 is 107/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
6/4 = 6 × 35/4 × 35 = 210/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
1/35 = 1 × 4/35 × 4 = 4/140
Add the two like fractions:
210/140 + 4/140 = 210 + 4/140 = 214/140
214/140 simplified gives 107/70
So, 6/4 + 1/35 = 107/70
In mixed form: 137/70

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