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Add 1/6 and 25/70

1/6 + 25/70 is 11/21.

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,
    1/6 = 1 × 35/6 × 35 = 35/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    25/70 = 25 × 3/70 × 3 = 75/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/210 + 75/210 = 35 + 75/210 = 110/210
  5. 110/210 simplified gives 11/21
  6. So, 1/6 + 25/70 = 11/21

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