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Add 25/6 and 27/70

1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 27/70

25/6 + 27/70 is 478/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    25/6 = 25 × 35/6 × 35 = 875/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    27/70 = 27 × 3/70 × 3 = 81/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/210 + 81/210 = 875 + 81/210 = 956/210
  5. 956/210 simplified gives 478/105
  6. So, 25/6 + 27/70 = 478/105
    In mixed form: 458/105

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