Add 6/2 and 16/70
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 16/70
6/2 + 16/70 is 113/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
6/2 = 6 × 35/2 × 35 = 210/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
16/70 = 16 × 1/70 × 1 = 16/70 - Add the two like fractions:
210/70 + 16/70 = 210 + 16/70 = 226/70 - 226/70 simplified gives 113/35
- So, 6/2 + 16/70 = 113/35
In mixed form: 38/35
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