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Add 36/42 and 6/70

36/42 + 6/70 is 33/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    36/42 = 36 × 5/42 × 5 = 180/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/210 + 18/210 = 180 + 18/210 = 198/210
  5. 198/210 simplified gives 33/35
  6. So, 36/42 + 6/70 = 33/35

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