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Add 2/6 and 35/70

2/6 + 35/70 is 5/6.

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,
    2/6 = 2 × 35/6 × 35 = 70/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    35/70 = 35 × 3/70 × 3 = 105/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/210 + 105/210 = 70 + 105/210 = 175/210
  5. 175/210 simplified gives 5/6
  6. So, 2/6 + 35/70 = 5/6

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