Add 6/36 and 80/70, Solve 6/36 + 1 10/70 as a fraction

Add 6/36 and 80/70

1^st number: 6/36, 2^nd number: 1 10/70

6/36 + 80/70 is 55/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
6/36 = 6 × 35/36 × 35 = 210/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
80/70 = 80 × 18/70 × 18 = 1440/1260
Add the two like fractions:
210/1260 + 1440/1260 = 210 + 1440/1260 = 1650/1260
1650/1260 simplified gives 55/42
So, 6/36 + 80/70 = 55/42
In mixed form: 113/42

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