Add 70/6 and 40/75, Solve 11 4/6 + 40/75 as a fraction

Add 70/6 and 40/75

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 40/75

70/6 + 40/75 is 61/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
70/6 = 70 × 25/6 × 25 = 1750/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150
Add the two like fractions:
1750/150 + 80/150 = 1750 + 80/150 = 1830/150
1830/150 simplified gives 61/5
So, 70/6 + 40/75 = 61/5
In mixed form: 121/5

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