Add 70/6 and 50/35
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 1 15/35
70/6 + 50/35 is 275/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
70/6 = 70 × 35/6 × 35 = 2450/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/210 + 300/210 = 2450 + 300/210 = 2750/210 - 2750/210 simplified gives 275/21
- So, 70/6 + 50/35 = 275/21
In mixed form: 132/21
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