Add 6/15 and 49/70
6/15 + 49/70 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
6/15 = 6 × 14/15 × 14 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
49/70 = 49 × 3/70 × 3 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
84/210 + 147/210 = 84 + 147/210 = 231/210 - 231/210 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 6/15 + 49/70 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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