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Add 6/30 and 1/70

6/30 + 1/70 is 3/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    1/70 = 1 × 3/70 × 3 = 3/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/210 + 3/210 = 42 + 3/210 = 45/210
  5. 45/210 simplified gives 3/14
  6. So, 6/30 + 1/70 = 3/14

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