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Add 3/70 and 6/84

3/70 + 6/84 is 4/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    3/70 = 3 × 6/70 × 6 = 18/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    6/84 = 6 × 5/84 × 5 = 30/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/420 + 30/420 = 18 + 30/420 = 48/420
  5. 48/420 simplified gives 4/35
  6. So, 3/70 + 6/84 = 4/35

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