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Add 5/70 and 6/60

5/70 + 6/60 is 6/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    5/70 = 5 × 6/70 × 6 = 30/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    6/60 = 6 × 7/60 × 7 = 42/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/420 + 42/420 = 30 + 42/420 = 72/420
  5. 72/420 simplified gives 6/35
  6. So, 5/70 + 6/60 = 6/35

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