Add 42/6 and 7/70, Solve 7 0/6 + 7/70 as a fraction

Add 42/6 and 7/70

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 7/70

42/6 + 7/70 is 71/10.

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,
42/6 = 42 × 35/6 × 35 = 1470/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
7/70 = 7 × 3/70 × 3 = 21/210
Add the two like fractions:
1470/210 + 21/210 = 1470 + 21/210 = 1491/210
1491/210 simplified gives 71/10
So, 42/6 + 7/70 = 71/10
In mixed form: 71/10

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