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Add 80/6 and 6/70

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

80/6 + 6/70 is 1409/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    80/6 = 80 × 35/6 × 35 = 2800/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/210 + 18/210 = 2800 + 18/210 = 2818/210
  5. 2818/210 simplified gives 1409/105
  6. So, 80/6 + 6/70 = 1409/105
    In mixed form: 1344/105

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