Add 70/6 and 5/4
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 1 1/4
70/6 + 5/4 is 155/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
70/6 = 70 × 2/6 × 2 = 140/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
5/4 = 5 × 3/4 × 3 = 15/12 - Add the two like fractions:
140/12 + 15/12 = 140 + 15/12 = 155/12 - So, 70/6 + 5/4 = 155/12
In mixed form: 1211/12
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