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Add 5/70 and 6/18

5/70 + 6/18 is 17/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    5/70 = 5 × 9/70 × 9 = 45/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    6/18 = 6 × 35/18 × 35 = 210/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/630 + 210/630 = 45 + 210/630 = 255/630
  5. 255/630 simplified gives 17/42
  6. So, 5/70 + 6/18 = 17/42

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