Add 10/6 and 40/70, Solve 1 4/6 + 40/70 as a fraction

Add 10/6 and 40/70

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 40/70

10/6 + 40/70 is 47/21.

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,
10/6 = 10 × 35/6 × 35 = 350/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
40/70 = 40 × 3/70 × 3 = 120/210
Add the two like fractions:
350/210 + 120/210 = 350 + 120/210 = 470/210
470/210 simplified gives 47/21
So, 10/6 + 40/70 = 47/21
In mixed form: 25/21

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