Add 75/6 and 40/70
1st number: 12 3/6, 2nd number: 40/70
75/6 + 40/70 is 183/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
75/6 = 75 × 35/6 × 35 = 2625/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
40/70 = 40 × 3/70 × 3 = 120/210 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/210 + 120/210 = 2625 + 120/210 = 2745/210 - 2745/210 simplified gives 183/14
- So, 75/6 + 40/70 = 183/14
In mixed form: 131/14
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