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Add 70/6 and 30/75

1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 30/75

70/6 + 30/75 is 181/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    70/6 = 70 × 25/6 × 25 = 1750/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    30/75 = 30 × 2/75 × 2 = 60/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/150 + 60/150 = 1750 + 60/150 = 1810/150
  5. 1810/150 simplified gives 181/15
  6. So, 70/6 + 30/75 = 181/15
    In mixed form: 121/15

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