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Add 70/6 and 15/70

1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 15/70

70/6 + 15/70 is 499/42.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    70/6 = 70 × 35/6 × 35 = 2450/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/210 + 45/210 = 2450 + 45/210 = 2495/210
  5. 2495/210 simplified gives 499/42
  6. So, 70/6 + 15/70 = 499/42
    In mixed form: 1137/42

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