Add 14/6 and 35/70, Solve 2 2/6 + 35/70 as a fraction

Add 14/6 and 35/70

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 35/70

14/6 + 35/70 is 17/6.

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,
14/6 = 14 × 35/6 × 35 = 490/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
35/70 = 35 × 3/70 × 3 = 105/210
Add the two like fractions:
490/210 + 105/210 = 490 + 105/210 = 595/210
595/210 simplified gives 17/6
So, 14/6 + 35/70 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6

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