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Add 2/60 and 70/6

1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 11 4/6

2/60 + 70/6 is 117/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 6 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    70/6 = 70 × 10/6 × 10 = 700/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/60 + 700/60 = 2 + 700/60 = 702/60
  5. 702/60 simplified gives 117/10
  6. So, 2/60 + 70/6 = 117/10
    In mixed form: 117/10

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