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Add 42/70 and 10/6

1st number: 42/70, 2nd number: 1 4/6

42/70 + 10/6 is 34/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    10/6 = 10 × 35/6 × 35 = 350/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/210 + 350/210 = 126 + 350/210 = 476/210
  5. 476/210 simplified gives 34/15
  6. So, 42/70 + 10/6 = 34/15
    In mixed form: 24/15

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