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Add 6/70 and 27/15

1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 1 12/15

6/70 + 27/15 is 66/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    27/15 = 27 × 14/15 × 14 = 378/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/210 + 378/210 = 18 + 378/210 = 396/210
  5. 396/210 simplified gives 66/35
  6. So, 6/70 + 27/15 = 66/35
    In mixed form: 131/35

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