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Add 6/70 and 1/4

6/70 + 1/4 is 47/140.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    6/70 = 6 × 2/70 × 2 = 12/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    1/4 = 1 × 35/4 × 35 = 35/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/140 + 35/140 = 12 + 35/140 = 47/140
  5. So, 6/70 + 1/4 = 47/140

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