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Add 25/6 and 70/10

1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 7 0/10

25/6 + 70/10 is 67/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    25/6 = 25 × 5/6 × 5 = 125/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    70/10 = 70 × 3/10 × 3 = 210/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/30 + 210/30 = 125 + 210/30 = 335/30
  5. 335/30 simplified gives 67/6
  6. So, 25/6 + 70/10 = 67/6
    In mixed form: 111/6

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