Add 5/6 and 7/70
5/6 + 7/70 is 14/15.
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,
7/70 = 7 × 3/70 × 3 = 21/210 - Add the two like fractions:
175/210 + 21/210 = 175 + 21/210 = 196/210 - 196/210 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 5/6 + 7/70 = 14/15
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