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Add 2/12 and 6/70

2/12 + 6/70 is 53/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 70 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    2/12 = 2 × 35/12 × 35 = 70/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    6/70 = 6 × 6/70 × 6 = 36/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/420 + 36/420 = 70 + 36/420 = 106/420
  5. 106/420 simplified gives 53/210
  6. So, 2/12 + 6/70 = 53/210

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