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Add 9/70 and 15/6

1st number: 9/70, 2nd number: 2 3/6

9/70 + 15/6 is 92/35.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    9/70 = 9 × 3/70 × 3 = 27/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    15/6 = 15 × 35/6 × 35 = 525/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/210 + 525/210 = 27 + 525/210 = 552/210
  5. 552/210 simplified gives 92/35
  6. So, 9/70 + 15/6 = 92/35
    In mixed form: 222/35

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