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Add 6/70 and 16/6

1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 2 4/6

6/70 + 16/6 is 289/105.

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,
    6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    16/6 = 16 × 35/6 × 35 = 560/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/210 + 560/210 = 18 + 560/210 = 578/210
  5. 578/210 simplified gives 289/105
  6. So, 6/70 + 16/6 = 289/105
    In mixed form: 279/105

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