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Add 84/6 and 7/35

1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 7/35

84/6 + 7/35 is 71/5.

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,
    84/6 = 84 × 35/6 × 35 = 2940/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    7/35 = 7 × 6/35 × 6 = 42/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/210 + 42/210 = 2940 + 42/210 = 2982/210
  5. 2982/210 simplified gives 71/5
  6. So, 84/6 + 7/35 = 71/5
    In mixed form: 141/5

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