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Add 6/25 and 6/70

6/25 + 6/70 is 57/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    6/25 = 6 × 14/25 × 14 = 84/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    6/70 = 6 × 5/70 × 5 = 30/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/350 + 30/350 = 84 + 30/350 = 114/350
  5. 114/350 simplified gives 57/175
  6. So, 6/25 + 6/70 = 57/175

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