Add 10/6 and 56/70
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 56/70
10/6 + 56/70 is 37/15.
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,
10/6 = 10 × 35/6 × 35 = 350/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210 - Add the two like fractions:
350/210 + 168/210 = 350 + 168/210 = 518/210 - 518/210 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 10/6 + 56/70 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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