Add 21/70 and 35/6, Solve 21/70 + 5 5/6 as a fraction

Add 21/70 and 35/6

1^st number: 21/70, 2^nd number: 5 5/6

21/70 + 35/6 is 92/15.

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,
21/70 = 21 × 3/70 × 3 = 63/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
35/6 = 35 × 35/6 × 35 = 1225/210
Add the two like fractions:
63/210 + 1225/210 = 63 + 1225/210 = 1288/210
1288/210 simplified gives 92/15
So, 21/70 + 35/6 = 92/15
In mixed form: 62/15

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