Add 60/4 and 75/70
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 1 5/70
60/4 + 75/70 is 225/14.
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,
75/70 = 75 × 2/70 × 2 = 150/140 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/140 + 150/140 = 2100 + 150/140 = 2250/140 - 2250/140 simplified gives 225/14
- So, 60/4 + 75/70 = 225/14
In mixed form: 161/14
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