Add 6/15 and 56/70
6/15 + 56/70 is 6/5.
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,
56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210 - Add the two like fractions:
84/210 + 168/210 = 84 + 168/210 = 252/210 - 252/210 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 6/15 + 56/70 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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