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Add 80/30 and 6/70

1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 6/70

80/30 + 6/70 is 289/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    80/30 = 80 × 7/30 × 7 = 560/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/210 + 18/210 = 560 + 18/210 = 578/210
  5. 578/210 simplified gives 289/105
  6. So, 80/30 + 6/70 = 289/105
    In mixed form: 279/105

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