Add 6/4 and 5/70, Solve 1 2/4 + 5/70 as a fraction

Add 6/4 and 5/70

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 5/70

6/4 + 5/70 is 11/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
6/4 = 6 × 35/4 × 35 = 210/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
5/70 = 5 × 2/70 × 2 = 10/140
Add the two like fractions:
210/140 + 10/140 = 210 + 10/140 = 220/140
220/140 simplified gives 11/7
So, 6/4 + 5/70 = 11/7
In mixed form: 14/7

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