Add 35/6 and 80/70, Solve 5 5/6 + 1 10/70 as a fraction

Add 35/6 and 80/70

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 1 10/70

35/6 + 80/70 is 293/42.

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,
35/6 = 35 × 35/6 × 35 = 1225/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
80/70 = 80 × 3/70 × 3 = 240/210
Add the two like fractions:
1225/210 + 240/210 = 1225 + 240/210 = 1465/210
1465/210 simplified gives 293/42
So, 35/6 + 80/70 = 293/42
In mixed form: 641/42

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