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Add 42/70 and 35/6

1st number: 42/70, 2nd number: 5 5/6

42/70 + 35/6 is 193/30.

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,
    35/6 = 35 × 35/6 × 35 = 1225/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/210 + 1225/210 = 126 + 1225/210 = 1351/210
  5. 1351/210 simplified gives 193/30
  6. So, 42/70 + 35/6 = 193/30
    In mixed form: 613/30

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