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Add 40/6 and 54/70

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 54/70

40/6 + 54/70 is 781/105.

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,
    40/6 = 40 × 35/6 × 35 = 1400/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    54/70 = 54 × 3/70 × 3 = 162/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/210 + 162/210 = 1400 + 162/210 = 1562/210
  5. 1562/210 simplified gives 781/105
  6. So, 40/6 + 54/70 = 781/105
    In mixed form: 746/105

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