Add 6/3 and 70/60
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 1 10/60
6/3 + 70/60 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
6/3 = 6 × 20/3 × 20 = 120/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
70/60 = 70 × 1/60 × 1 = 70/60 - Add the two like fractions:
120/60 + 70/60 = 120 + 70/60 = 190/60 - 190/60 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 6/3 + 70/60 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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