Add 5/6 and 60/70
5/6 + 60/70 is 71/42.
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,
5/6 = 5 × 35/6 × 35 = 175/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
60/70 = 60 × 3/70 × 3 = 180/210 - Add the two like fractions:
175/210 + 180/210 = 175 + 180/210 = 355/210 - 355/210 simplified gives 71/42
- So, 5/6 + 60/70 = 71/42
In mixed form: 129/42
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/6+60/70 5/12+60/70 15/6+60/70 5/18+60/70 25/6+60/70 5/30+60/70 35/6+60/70 5/42+60/70