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Add 7/35 and 9/6

1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 1 3/6

7/35 + 9/6 is 17/10.

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,
    9/6 = 9 × 35/6 × 35 = 315/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/210 + 315/210 = 42 + 315/210 = 357/210
  5. 357/210 simplified gives 17/10
  6. So, 7/35 + 9/6 = 17/10
    In mixed form: 17/10

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