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Add 10/70 and 18/6

1st number: 10/70, 2nd number: 3 0/6

10/70 + 18/6 is 22/7.

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,
    10/70 = 10 × 3/70 × 3 = 30/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    18/6 = 18 × 35/6 × 35 = 630/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/210 + 630/210 = 30 + 630/210 = 660/210
  5. 660/210 simplified gives 22/7
  6. So, 10/70 + 18/6 = 22/7
    In mixed form: 31/7

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