Add 45/70 and 1/6
45/70 + 1/6 is 17/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
45/70 = 45 × 3/70 × 3 = 135/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
1/6 = 1 × 35/6 × 35 = 35/210 - Add the two like fractions:
135/210 + 35/210 = 135 + 35/210 = 170/210 - 170/210 simplified gives 17/21
- So, 45/70 + 1/6 = 17/21
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