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Add 70/30 and 9/6

1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 1 3/6

70/30 + 9/6 is 23/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    70/30 = 70 × 1/30 × 1 = 70/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    9/6 = 9 × 5/6 × 5 = 45/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/30 + 45/30 = 70 + 45/30 = 115/30
  5. 115/30 simplified gives 23/6
  6. So, 70/30 + 9/6 = 23/6
    In mixed form: 35/6

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