Add 3/6 and 36/70
3/6 + 36/70 is 71/70.
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,
3/6 = 3 × 35/6 × 35 = 105/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
36/70 = 36 × 3/70 × 3 = 108/210 - Add the two like fractions:
105/210 + 108/210 = 105 + 108/210 = 213/210 - 213/210 simplified gives 71/70
- So, 3/6 + 36/70 = 71/70
In mixed form: 11/70
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