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Add 30/36 and 6/70

30/36 + 6/70 is 193/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    30/36 = 30 × 35/36 × 35 = 1050/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
    6/70 = 6 × 18/70 × 18 = 108/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/1260 + 108/1260 = 1050 + 108/1260 = 1158/1260
  5. 1158/1260 simplified gives 193/210
  6. So, 30/36 + 6/70 = 193/210

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