Add 6/5 and 35/18
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 1 17/18
6/5 + 35/18 is 283/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
6/5 = 6 × 18/5 × 18 = 108/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90 - Add the two like fractions:
108/90 + 175/90 = 108 + 175/90 = 283/90 - So, 6/5 + 35/18 = 283/90
In mixed form: 313/90
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