Add 7/35 and 16/6
1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 2 4/6
7/35 + 16/6 is 43/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
7/35 = 7 × 6/35 × 6 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
16/6 = 16 × 35/6 × 35 = 560/210 - Add the two like fractions:
42/210 + 560/210 = 42 + 560/210 = 602/210 - 602/210 simplified gives 43/15
- So, 7/35 + 16/6 = 43/15
In mixed form: 213/15
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