Add 6/10 and 50/70
6/10 + 50/70 is 46/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
6/10 = 6 × 7/10 × 7 = 42/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
50/70 = 50 × 1/70 × 1 = 50/70 - Add the two like fractions:
42/70 + 50/70 = 42 + 50/70 = 92/70 - 92/70 simplified gives 46/35
- So, 6/10 + 50/70 = 46/35
In mixed form: 111/35
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