Add 32/6 and 18/70
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 18/70
32/6 + 18/70 is 587/105.
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,
32/6 = 32 × 35/6 × 35 = 1120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
18/70 = 18 × 3/70 × 3 = 54/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/210 + 54/210 = 1120 + 54/210 = 1174/210 - 1174/210 simplified gives 587/105
- So, 32/6 + 18/70 = 587/105
In mixed form: 562/105
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