Add 84/70 and 8/6
1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 1 2/6
84/70 + 8/6 is 38/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
84/70 = 84 × 3/70 × 3 = 252/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
8/6 = 8 × 35/6 × 35 = 280/210 - Add the two like fractions:
252/210 + 280/210 = 252 + 280/210 = 532/210 - 532/210 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 84/70 + 8/6 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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