Add 70/6 and 20/70
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 20/70
70/6 + 20/70 is 251/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
70/6 = 70 × 35/6 × 35 = 2450/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
20/70 = 20 × 3/70 × 3 = 60/210 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/210 + 60/210 = 2450 + 60/210 = 2510/210 - 2510/210 simplified gives 251/21
- So, 70/6 + 20/70 = 251/21
In mixed form: 1120/21
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