Add 7/6 and 49/70
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 49/70
7/6 + 49/70 is 28/15.
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,
7/6 = 7 × 35/6 × 35 = 245/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
49/70 = 49 × 3/70 × 3 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
245/210 + 147/210 = 245 + 147/210 = 392/210 - 392/210 simplified gives 28/15
- So, 7/6 + 49/70 = 28/15
In mixed form: 113/15
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