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Add 21/6 and 2/70

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

21/6 + 2/70 is 247/70.

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,
    21/6 = 21 × 35/6 × 35 = 735/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    2/70 = 2 × 3/70 × 3 = 6/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/210 + 6/210 = 735 + 6/210 = 741/210
  5. 741/210 simplified gives 247/70
  6. So, 21/6 + 2/70 = 247/70
    In mixed form: 337/70

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