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Add 8/6 and 4/35

1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 4/35

8/6 + 4/35 is 152/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    8/6 = 8 × 35/6 × 35 = 280/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    4/35 = 4 × 6/35 × 6 = 24/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/210 + 24/210 = 280 + 24/210 = 304/210
  5. 304/210 simplified gives 152/105
  6. So, 8/6 + 4/35 = 152/105
    In mixed form: 147/105

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