Add 84/28 and 6/70
1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 6/70
84/28 + 6/70 is 108/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
84/28 = 84 × 5/28 × 5 = 420/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
6/70 = 6 × 2/70 × 2 = 12/140 - Add the two like fractions:
420/140 + 12/140 = 420 + 12/140 = 432/140 - 432/140 simplified gives 108/35
- So, 84/28 + 6/70 = 108/35
In mixed form: 33/35
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