Add 25/6 and 5/70, Solve 4 1/6 + 5/70 as a fraction

Add 25/6 and 5/70

1^st number: 4 1/6, 2^nd number: 5/70

25/6 + 5/70 is 89/21.

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,
25/6 = 25 × 35/6 × 35 = 875/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
5/70 = 5 × 3/70 × 3 = 15/210
Add the two like fractions:
875/210 + 15/210 = 875 + 15/210 = 890/210
890/210 simplified gives 89/21
So, 25/6 + 5/70 = 89/21
In mixed form: 45/21

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