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Add 6/4 and 63/70

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 63/70

6/4 + 63/70 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    6/4 = 6 × 35/4 × 35 = 210/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    63/70 = 63 × 2/70 × 2 = 126/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/140 + 126/140 = 210 + 126/140 = 336/140
  5. 336/140 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 6/4 + 63/70 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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