Add 70/35 and 45/6
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 7 3/6
70/35 + 45/6 is 19/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
70/35 = 70 × 6/35 × 6 = 420/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
45/6 = 45 × 35/6 × 35 = 1575/210 - Add the two like fractions:
420/210 + 1575/210 = 420 + 1575/210 = 1995/210 - 1995/210 simplified gives 19/2
- So, 70/35 + 45/6 = 19/2
In mixed form: 91/2
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