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Add 6/5 and 4/35

1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 4/35

6/5 + 4/35 is 46/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    6/5 = 6 × 7/5 × 7 = 42/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    4/35 = 4 × 1/35 × 1 = 4/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/35 + 4/35 = 42 + 4/35 = 46/35
  5. So, 6/5 + 4/35 = 46/35
    In mixed form: 111/35

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