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Add 6/15 and 70/35

1^st number: 6/15, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

6/15 + 70/35 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   6/15 = 6 × 7/15 × 7 = 42/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   70/35 = 70 × 3/35 × 3 = 210/105
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/105 + 210/105 = 42 + 210/105 = 252/105
5. 252/105 simplified gives 12/5
6. So, 6/15 + 70/35 = 12/5
   In mixed form: 22/5

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