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Add 20/6 and 15/70

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 15/70

20/6 + 15/70 is 149/42.

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,
    20/6 = 20 × 35/6 × 35 = 700/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/210 + 45/210 = 700 + 45/210 = 745/210
  5. 745/210 simplified gives 149/42
  6. So, 20/6 + 15/70 = 149/42
    In mixed form: 323/42

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