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Add 21/6 and 8/70

1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 8/70

21/6 + 8/70 is 253/70.

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,
    8/70 = 8 × 3/70 × 3 = 24/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/210 + 24/210 = 735 + 24/210 = 759/210
  5. 759/210 simplified gives 253/70
  6. So, 21/6 + 8/70 = 253/70
    In mixed form: 343/70

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