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Add 3/14 and 3/70

3/14 + 3/70 is 9/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    3/14 = 3 × 5/14 × 5 = 15/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    3/70 = 3 × 1/70 × 1 = 3/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/70 + 3/70 = 15 + 3/70 = 18/70
  5. 18/70 simplified gives 9/35
  6. So, 3/14 + 3/70 = 9/35

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