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Add 6/3 and 9/70

1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 9/70

6/3 + 9/70 is 149/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    6/3 = 6 × 70/3 × 70 = 420/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    9/70 = 9 × 3/70 × 3 = 27/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/210 + 27/210 = 420 + 27/210 = 447/210
  5. 447/210 simplified gives 149/70
  6. So, 6/3 + 9/70 = 149/70
    In mixed form: 29/70

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