Add 8/6 and 14/70
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 14/70
8/6 + 14/70 is 23/15.
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,
8/6 = 8 × 35/6 × 35 = 280/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
14/70 = 14 × 3/70 × 3 = 42/210 - Add the two like fractions:
280/210 + 42/210 = 280 + 42/210 = 322/210 - 322/210 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 8/6 + 14/70 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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