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Add 12/6 and 4/70

1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 4/70

12/6 + 4/70 is 72/35.

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,
    12/6 = 12 × 35/6 × 35 = 420/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    4/70 = 4 × 3/70 × 3 = 12/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/210 + 12/210 = 420 + 12/210 = 432/210
  5. 432/210 simplified gives 72/35
  6. So, 12/6 + 4/70 = 72/35
    In mixed form: 22/35

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