Add 10/2 and 6/70, Solve 5 0/2 + 6/70 as a fraction

Add 10/2 and 6/70

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 6/70

10/2 + 6/70 is 178/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
10/2 = 10 × 35/2 × 35 = 350/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
6/70 = 6 × 1/70 × 1 = 6/70
Add the two like fractions:
350/70 + 6/70 = 350 + 6/70 = 356/70
356/70 simplified gives 178/35
So, 10/2 + 6/70 = 178/35
In mixed form: 53/35

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