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Add 8/6 and 2/70

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

8/6 + 2/70 is 143/105.

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,
    8/6 = 8 × 35/6 × 35 = 280/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    2/70 = 2 × 3/70 × 3 = 6/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/210 + 6/210 = 280 + 6/210 = 286/210
  5. 286/210 simplified gives 143/105
  6. So, 8/6 + 2/70 = 143/105
    In mixed form: 138/105

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