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Add 2/70 and 70/6

1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 11 4/6

2/70 + 70/6 is 1228/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    2/70 = 2 × 3/70 × 3 = 6/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    70/6 = 70 × 35/6 × 35 = 2450/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/210 + 2450/210 = 6 + 2450/210 = 2456/210
  5. 2456/210 simplified gives 1228/105
  6. So, 2/70 + 70/6 = 1228/105
    In mixed form: 1173/105

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