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Add 70/40 and 20/6

1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 3 2/6

70/40 + 20/6 is 61/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 6 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    70/40 = 70 × 3/40 × 3 = 210/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    20/6 = 20 × 20/6 × 20 = 400/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/120 + 400/120 = 210 + 400/120 = 610/120
  5. 610/120 simplified gives 61/12
  6. So, 70/40 + 20/6 = 61/12
    In mixed form: 51/12

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