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Add 60/28 and 6/70

1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 6/70

60/28 + 6/70 is 78/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    60/28 = 60 × 5/28 × 5 = 300/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    6/70 = 6 × 2/70 × 2 = 12/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/140 + 12/140 = 300 + 12/140 = 312/140
  5. 312/140 simplified gives 78/35
  6. So, 60/28 + 6/70 = 78/35
    In mixed form: 28/35

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