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Add 7/70 and 8/6

1st number: 7/70, 2nd number: 1 2/6

7/70 + 8/6 is 43/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    7/70 = 7 × 3/70 × 3 = 21/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    8/6 = 8 × 35/6 × 35 = 280/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/210 + 280/210 = 21 + 280/210 = 301/210
  5. 301/210 simplified gives 43/30
  6. So, 7/70 + 8/6 = 43/30
    In mixed form: 113/30

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