Add 4/6 and 56/70
4/6 + 56/70 is 22/15.
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,
4/6 = 4 × 35/6 × 35 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210 - Add the two like fractions:
140/210 + 168/210 = 140 + 168/210 = 308/210 - 308/210 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 4/6 + 56/70 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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