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Add 8/2 and 6/70

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 6/70

8/2 + 6/70 is 143/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    8/2 = 8 × 35/2 × 35 = 280/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    6/70 = 6 × 1/70 × 1 = 6/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/70 + 6/70 = 280 + 6/70 = 286/70
  5. 286/70 simplified gives 143/35
  6. So, 8/2 + 6/70 = 143/35
    In mixed form: 43/35

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