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Add 6/12 and 40/70

6/12 + 40/70 is 15/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 70 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    6/12 = 6 × 35/12 × 35 = 210/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    40/70 = 40 × 6/70 × 6 = 240/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/420 + 240/420 = 210 + 240/420 = 450/420
  5. 450/420 simplified gives 15/14
  6. So, 6/12 + 40/70 = 15/14
    In mixed form: 11/14

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