Add 8/6 and 30/35
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 30/35
8/6 + 30/35 is 46/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
8/6 = 8 × 35/6 × 35 = 280/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
30/35 = 30 × 6/35 × 6 = 180/210 - Add the two like fractions:
280/210 + 180/210 = 280 + 180/210 = 460/210 - 460/210 simplified gives 46/21
- So, 8/6 + 30/35 = 46/21
In mixed form: 24/21
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