Add 6/3 and 15/70, Solve 2 0/3 + 15/70 as a fraction

Add 6/3 and 15/70

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 15/70

6/3 + 15/70 is 31/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
6/3 = 6 × 70/3 × 70 = 420/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210
Add the two like fractions:
420/210 + 45/210 = 420 + 45/210 = 465/210
465/210 simplified gives 31/14
So, 6/3 + 15/70 = 31/14
In mixed form: 23/14

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