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Add 6/70 and 12/35

6/70 + 12/35 is 3/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    6/70 = 6 × 1/70 × 1 = 6/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    12/35 = 12 × 2/35 × 2 = 24/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/70 + 24/70 = 6 + 24/70 = 30/70
  5. 30/70 simplified gives 3/7
  6. So, 6/70 + 12/35 = 3/7

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