Add 70/60 and 70/75, Solve 1 10/60 + 70/75 as a fraction

Add 70/60 and 70/75

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 70/75

70/60 + 70/75 is 21/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
70/60 = 70 × 5/60 × 5 = 350/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300
Add the two like fractions:
350/300 + 280/300 = 350 + 280/300 = 630/300
630/300 simplified gives 21/10
So, 70/60 + 70/75 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10

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