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Add 70/6 and 45/35

1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 1 10/35

70/6 + 45/35 is 272/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    70/6 = 70 × 35/6 × 35 = 2450/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    45/35 = 45 × 6/35 × 6 = 270/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/210 + 270/210 = 2450 + 270/210 = 2720/210
  5. 2720/210 simplified gives 272/21
  6. So, 70/6 + 45/35 = 272/21
    In mixed form: 1220/21

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