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Add 6/8 and 9/70

6/8 + 9/70 is 123/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    6/8 = 6 × 35/8 × 35 = 210/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    9/70 = 9 × 4/70 × 4 = 36/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/280 + 36/280 = 210 + 36/280 = 246/280
  5. 246/280 simplified gives 123/140
  6. So, 6/8 + 9/70 = 123/140

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