Add 60/4 and 7/70
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 7/70
60/4 + 7/70 is 151/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
60/4 = 60 × 35/4 × 35 = 2100/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
7/70 = 7 × 2/70 × 2 = 14/140 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/140 + 14/140 = 2100 + 14/140 = 2114/140 - 2114/140 simplified gives 151/10
- So, 60/4 + 7/70 = 151/10
In mixed form: 151/10
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