Add 70/75 and 5/6
70/75 + 5/6 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150 - Add the two like fractions:
140/150 + 125/150 = 140 + 125/150 = 265/150 - 265/150 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 70/75 + 5/6 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/75+10/6 70/75+5/12 70/75+15/6 70/75+5/18 70/75+25/6 70/75+5/30 70/75+35/6 70/75+5/42