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Add 70/6 and 54/7

1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 7 5/7

70/6 + 54/7 is 407/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    70/6 = 70 × 7/6 × 7 = 490/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    54/7 = 54 × 6/7 × 6 = 324/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/42 + 324/42 = 490 + 324/42 = 814/42
  5. 814/42 simplified gives 407/21
  6. So, 70/6 + 54/7 = 407/21
    In mixed form: 198/21

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