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Add 54/6 and 32/70

1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 32/70

54/6 + 32/70 is 331/35.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    54/6 = 54 × 35/6 × 35 = 1890/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    32/70 = 32 × 3/70 × 3 = 96/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/210 + 96/210 = 1890 + 96/210 = 1986/210
  5. 1986/210 simplified gives 331/35
  6. So, 54/6 + 32/70 = 331/35
    In mixed form: 916/35

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