Add 6/4 and 70/75
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 70/75
6/4 + 70/75 is 73/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
6/4 = 6 × 75/4 × 75 = 450/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300 - Add the two like fractions:
450/300 + 280/300 = 450 + 280/300 = 730/300 - 730/300 simplified gives 73/30
- So, 6/4 + 70/75 = 73/30
In mixed form: 213/30
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