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Add 6/15 and 6/70

6/15 + 6/70 is 17/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    6/15 = 6 × 14/15 × 14 = 84/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/210 + 18/210 = 84 + 18/210 = 102/210
  5. 102/210 simplified gives 17/35
  6. So, 6/15 + 6/70 = 17/35

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