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Add 3/70 and 8/6

1st number: 3/70, 2nd number: 1 2/6

3/70 + 8/6 is 289/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    3/70 = 3 × 3/70 × 3 = 9/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    8/6 = 8 × 35/6 × 35 = 280/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/210 + 280/210 = 9 + 280/210 = 289/210
  5. So, 3/70 + 8/6 = 289/210
    In mixed form: 179/210

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