Add 6/70 and 15/6, Solve 6/70 + 2 3/6 as a fraction

Add 6/70 and 15/6

1^st number: 6/70, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

6/70 + 15/6 is 181/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 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 6 × 35 = 210,
15/6 = 15 × 35/6 × 35 = 525/210
Add the two like fractions:
18/210 + 525/210 = 18 + 525/210 = 543/210
543/210 simplified gives 181/70
So, 6/70 + 15/6 = 181/70
In mixed form: 241/70

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