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Add 9/6 and 5/70

1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 5/70

9/6 + 5/70 is 11/7.

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,
    9/6 = 9 × 35/6 × 35 = 315/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    5/70 = 5 × 3/70 × 3 = 15/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/210 + 15/210 = 315 + 15/210 = 330/210
  5. 330/210 simplified gives 11/7
  6. So, 9/6 + 5/70 = 11/7
    In mixed form: 14/7

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