Add 6/70 and 15/3
1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 5 0/3
6/70 + 15/3 is 178/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 3 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
15/3 = 15 × 70/3 × 70 = 1050/210 - Add the two like fractions:
18/210 + 1050/210 = 18 + 1050/210 = 1068/210 - 1068/210 simplified gives 178/35
- So, 6/70 + 15/3 = 178/35
In mixed form: 53/35
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