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Add 70/6 and 15/10

1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 1 5/10

70/6 + 15/10 is 79/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    70/6 = 70 × 5/6 × 5 = 350/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    15/10 = 15 × 3/10 × 3 = 45/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/30 + 45/30 = 350 + 45/30 = 395/30
  5. 395/30 simplified gives 79/6
  6. So, 70/6 + 15/10 = 79/6
    In mixed form: 131/6

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