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Add 3/5 and 35/70

3/5 + 35/70 is 11/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    3/5 = 3 × 14/5 × 14 = 42/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    35/70 = 35 × 1/70 × 1 = 35/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/70 + 35/70 = 42 + 35/70 = 77/70
  5. 77/70 simplified gives 11/10
  6. So, 3/5 + 35/70 = 11/10
    In mixed form: 11/10

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