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Add 1/70 and 6/42

1/70 + 6/42 is 11/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    1/70 = 1 × 3/70 × 3 = 3/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/210 + 30/210 = 3 + 30/210 = 33/210
  5. 33/210 simplified gives 11/70
  6. So, 1/70 + 6/42 = 11/70

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