Add 5/6 and 15/70
56 + 1570 is 2221.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
56 = 5 × 356 × 35 = 175210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
1570 = 15 × 370 × 3 = 45210 - Add the two like fractions:
175210 + 45210 = 175 + 45210 = 220210 - 220/210 simplified gives 2221
- So, 5/6 + 15/70 = 22/21
In mixed form: 1121
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