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Add 36/6 and 16/70

1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 16/70

36/6 + 16/70 is 218/35.

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,
    36/6 = 36 × 35/6 × 35 = 1260/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    16/70 = 16 × 3/70 × 3 = 48/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/210 + 48/210 = 1260 + 48/210 = 1308/210
  5. 1308/210 simplified gives 218/35
  6. So, 36/6 + 16/70 = 218/35
    In mixed form: 68/35

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