Add 70/20 and 2/6
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 2/6
70/20 + 2/6 is 23/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
70/20 = 70 × 3/20 × 3 = 210/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
2/6 = 2 × 10/6 × 10 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
210/60 + 20/60 = 210 + 20/60 = 230/60 - 230/60 simplified gives 23/6
- So, 70/20 + 2/6 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6
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