Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 7/35 and 8/6

1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 1 2/6

7/35 + 8/6 is 23/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    7/35 = 7 × 6/35 × 6 = 42/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    8/6 = 8 × 35/6 × 35 = 280/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/210 + 280/210 = 42 + 280/210 = 322/210
  5. 322/210 simplified gives 23/15
  6. So, 7/35 + 8/6 = 23/15
    In mixed form: 18/15

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com