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Add 3/6 and 16/70

3/6 + 16/70 is 51/70.

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,
    3/6 = 3 × 35/6 × 35 = 105/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    16/70 = 16 × 3/70 × 3 = 48/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/210 + 48/210 = 105 + 48/210 = 153/210
  5. 153/210 simplified gives 51/70
  6. So, 3/6 + 16/70 = 51/70

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