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Add 96/6 and 90/35

1st number: 16 0/6, 2nd number: 2 20/35

96/6 + 90/35 is 130/7.

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,
    96/6 = 96 × 35/6 × 35 = 3360/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    90/35 = 90 × 6/35 × 6 = 540/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3360/210 + 540/210 = 3360 + 540/210 = 3900/210
  5. 3900/210 simplified gives 130/7
  6. So, 96/6 + 90/35 = 130/7
    In mixed form: 184/7

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