Add 60/6 and 5/70
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 5/70
60/6 + 5/70 is 141/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
60/6 = 60 × 35/6 × 35 = 2100/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
5/70 = 5 × 3/70 × 3 = 15/210 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/210 + 15/210 = 2100 + 15/210 = 2115/210 - 2115/210 simplified gives 141/14
- So, 60/6 + 5/70 = 141/14
In mixed form: 101/14
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