Add 40/6 and 24/70, Solve 6 4/6 + 24/70 as a fraction

Add 40/6 and 24/70

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 24/70

40/6 + 24/70 is 736/105.

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,
40/6 = 40 × 35/6 × 35 = 1400/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
24/70 = 24 × 3/70 × 3 = 72/210
Add the two like fractions:
1400/210 + 72/210 = 1400 + 72/210 = 1472/210
1472/210 simplified gives 736/105
So, 40/6 + 24/70 = 736/105
In mixed form: 71/105

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