Add 40/6 and 6/70
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 6/70
40/6 + 6/70 is 709/105.
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,
40/6 = 40 × 35/6 × 35 = 1400/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/210 + 18/210 = 1400 + 18/210 = 1418/210 - 1418/210 simplified gives 709/105
- So, 40/6 + 6/70 = 709/105
In mixed form: 679/105
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