Add 20/6 and 60/70
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 60/70
20/6 + 60/70 is 88/21.
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,
20/6 = 20 × 35/6 × 35 = 700/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
60/70 = 60 × 3/70 × 3 = 180/210 - Add the two like fractions:
700/210 + 180/210 = 700 + 180/210 = 880/210 - 880/210 simplified gives 88/21
- So, 20/6 + 60/70 = 88/21
In mixed form: 44/21
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