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Add 14/6 and 70/35

1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 2 0/35

14/6 + 70/35 is 13/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    14/6 = 14 × 35/6 × 35 = 490/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    70/35 = 70 × 6/35 × 6 = 420/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/210 + 420/210 = 490 + 420/210 = 910/210
  5. 910/210 simplified gives 13/3
  6. So, 14/6 + 70/35 = 13/3
    In mixed form: 41/3

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