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Add 49/6 and 10/70

1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 10/70

49/6 + 10/70 is 349/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    49/6 = 49 × 35/6 × 35 = 1715/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    10/70 = 10 × 3/70 × 3 = 30/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/210 + 30/210 = 1715 + 30/210 = 1745/210
  5. 1745/210 simplified gives 349/42
  6. So, 49/6 + 10/70 = 349/42
    In mixed form: 813/42

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