Add 35/6 and 20/70
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 20/70
35/6 + 20/70 is 257/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
35/6 = 35 × 35/6 × 35 = 1225/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
20/70 = 20 × 3/70 × 3 = 60/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/210 + 60/210 = 1225 + 60/210 = 1285/210 - 1285/210 simplified gives 257/42
- So, 35/6 + 20/70 = 257/42
In mixed form: 65/42
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