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Add 70/21 and 80/6

1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 13 2/6

70/21 + 80/6 is 50/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 6 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    70/21 = 70 × 2/21 × 2 = 140/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    80/6 = 80 × 7/6 × 7 = 560/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/42 + 560/42 = 140 + 560/42 = 700/42
  5. 700/42 simplified gives 50/3
  6. So, 70/21 + 80/6 = 50/3
    In mixed form: 162/3

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