Add 30/6 and 5/70, Solve 5 0/6 + 5/70 as a fraction

Add 30/6 and 5/70

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 5/70

30/6 + 5/70 is 71/14.

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,
30/6 = 30 × 35/6 × 35 = 1050/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
5/70 = 5 × 3/70 × 3 = 15/210
Add the two like fractions:
1050/210 + 15/210 = 1050 + 15/210 = 1065/210
1065/210 simplified gives 71/14
So, 30/6 + 5/70 = 71/14
In mixed form: 51/14

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