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Add 12/20 and 6/70

12/20 + 6/70 is 24/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    12/20 = 12 × 7/20 × 7 = 84/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    6/70 = 6 × 2/70 × 2 = 12/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/140 + 12/140 = 84 + 12/140 = 96/140
  5. 96/140 simplified gives 24/35
  6. So, 12/20 + 6/70 = 24/35

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