Add 70/35 and 6/56
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 6/56
70/35 + 6/56 is 59/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
70/35 = 70 × 8/35 × 8 = 560/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280 - Add the two like fractions:
560/280 + 30/280 = 560 + 30/280 = 590/280 - 590/280 simplified gives 59/28
- So, 70/35 + 6/56 = 59/28
In mixed form: 23/28
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