Add 2/6 and 35/70
2/6 + 35/70 is 5/6.
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,
2/6 = 2 × 35/6 × 35 = 70/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
35/70 = 35 × 3/70 × 3 = 105/210 - Add the two like fractions:
70/210 + 105/210 = 70 + 105/210 = 175/210 - 175/210 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 2/6 + 35/70 = 5/6
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