Add 70/15 and 5/6
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 5/6
70/15 + 5/6 is 11/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
70/15 = 70 × 2/15 × 2 = 140/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
5/6 = 5 × 5/6 × 5 = 25/30 - Add the two like fractions:
140/30 + 25/30 = 140 + 25/30 = 165/30 - 165/30 simplified gives 11/2
- So, 70/15 + 5/6 = 11/2
In mixed form: 51/2
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