Add 49/4 and 6/70
1st number: 12 1/4, 2nd number: 6/70
49/4 + 6/70 is 1727/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
49/4 = 49 × 35/4 × 35 = 1715/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
6/70 = 6 × 2/70 × 2 = 12/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/140 + 12/140 = 1715 + 12/140 = 1727/140 - So, 49/4 + 6/70 = 1727/140
In mixed form: 1247/140
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