Add 6/70 and 60/40
1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 1 20/40
6/70 + 60/40 is 111/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
6/70 = 6 × 4/70 × 4 = 24/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
60/40 = 60 × 7/40 × 7 = 420/280 - Add the two like fractions:
24/280 + 420/280 = 24 + 420/280 = 444/280 - 444/280 simplified gives 111/70
- So, 6/70 + 60/40 = 111/70
In mixed form: 141/70
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