Add 49/6 and 25/70, Solve 8 1/6 + 25/70 as a fraction

Add 49/6 and 25/70

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 25/70

49/6 + 25/70 is 179/21.

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,
49/6 = 49 × 35/6 × 35 = 1715/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
25/70 = 25 × 3/70 × 3 = 75/210
Add the two like fractions:
1715/210 + 75/210 = 1715 + 75/210 = 1790/210
1790/210 simplified gives 179/21
So, 49/6 + 25/70 = 179/21
In mixed form: 811/21

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