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Add 70/35 and 7/6

1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 1 1/6

70/35 + 7/6 is 19/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    70/35 = 70 × 6/35 × 6 = 420/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    7/6 = 7 × 35/6 × 35 = 245/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/210 + 245/210 = 420 + 245/210 = 665/210
  5. 665/210 simplified gives 19/6
  6. So, 70/35 + 7/6 = 19/6
    In mixed form: 31/6

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