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Add 5/70 and 6/8

5/70 + 6/8 is 23/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    5/70 = 5 × 4/70 × 4 = 20/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    6/8 = 6 × 35/8 × 35 = 210/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/280 + 210/280 = 20 + 210/280 = 230/280
  5. 230/280 simplified gives 23/28
  6. So, 5/70 + 6/8 = 23/28

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