Add 6/60 and 9/70
6/60 + 9/70 is 8/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
6/60 = 6 × 7/60 × 7 = 42/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
9/70 = 9 × 6/70 × 6 = 54/420 - Add the two like fractions:
42/420 + 54/420 = 42 + 54/420 = 96/420 - 96/420 simplified gives 8/35
- So, 6/60 + 9/70 = 8/35
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