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Add 6/7 and 7/10

6/7 + 7/10 is 109/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
    6/7 = 6 × 10/7 × 10 = 60/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    7/10 = 7 × 7/10 × 7 = 49/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/70 + 49/70 = 60 + 49/70 = 109/70
  5. So, 6/7 + 7/10 = 109/70
    In mixed form: 139/70

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