Add 80/6 and 18/70, Solve 13 2/6 + 18/70 as a fraction

Add 80/6 and 18/70

1^st number: 13 2/6, 2^nd number: 18/70

80/6 + 18/70 is 1427/105.

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,
80/6 = 80 × 35/6 × 35 = 2800/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
18/70 = 18 × 3/70 × 3 = 54/210
Add the two like fractions:
2800/210 + 54/210 = 2800 + 54/210 = 2854/210
2854/210 simplified gives 1427/105
So, 80/6 + 18/70 = 1427/105
In mixed form: 1362/105

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