Add 6/4 and 27/70
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 27/70
6/4 + 27/70 is 66/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
6/4 = 6 × 35/4 × 35 = 210/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
27/70 = 27 × 2/70 × 2 = 54/140 - Add the two like fractions:
210/140 + 54/140 = 210 + 54/140 = 264/140 - 264/140 simplified gives 66/35
- So, 6/4 + 27/70 = 66/35
In mixed form: 131/35
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