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Add 4/8 and 6/70

4/8 + 6/70 is 41/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    4/8 = 4 × 35/8 × 35 = 140/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    6/70 = 6 × 4/70 × 4 = 24/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/280 + 24/280 = 140 + 24/280 = 164/280
  5. 164/280 simplified gives 41/70
  6. So, 4/8 + 6/70 = 41/70

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