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Add 10/6 and 7/70

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 7/70

10/6 + 7/70 is 53/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    10/6 = 10 × 35/6 × 35 = 350/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    7/70 = 7 × 3/70 × 3 = 21/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/210 + 21/210 = 350 + 21/210 = 371/210
  5. 371/210 simplified gives 53/30
  6. So, 10/6 + 7/70 = 53/30
    In mixed form: 123/30

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