Add 40/6 and 75/70, Solve 6 4/6 + 1 5/70 as a fraction

Add 40/6 and 75/70

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 1 5/70

40/6 + 75/70 is 325/42.

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,
40/6 = 40 × 35/6 × 35 = 1400/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
75/70 = 75 × 3/70 × 3 = 225/210
Add the two like fractions:
1400/210 + 225/210 = 1400 + 225/210 = 1625/210
1625/210 simplified gives 325/42
So, 40/6 + 75/70 = 325/42
In mixed form: 731/42

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