Add 15/70 and 50/6
1st number: 15/70, 2nd number: 8 2/6
15/70 + 50/6 is 359/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
50/6 = 50 × 35/6 × 35 = 1750/210 - Add the two like fractions:
45/210 + 1750/210 = 45 + 1750/210 = 1795/210 - 1795/210 simplified gives 359/42
- So, 15/70 + 50/6 = 359/42
In mixed form: 823/42
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