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Add 18/70 and 6/7

18/70 + 6/7 is 39/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 7 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    18/70 = 18 × 1/70 × 1 = 18/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
    6/7 = 6 × 10/7 × 10 = 60/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/70 + 60/70 = 18 + 60/70 = 78/70
  5. 78/70 simplified gives 39/35
  6. So, 18/70 + 6/7 = 39/35
    In mixed form: 14/35

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