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Add 1/4 and 5/70

1/4 + 5/70 is 9/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    1/4 = 1 × 35/4 × 35 = 35/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    5/70 = 5 × 2/70 × 2 = 10/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/140 + 10/140 = 35 + 10/140 = 45/140
  5. 45/140 simplified gives 9/28
  6. So, 1/4 + 5/70 = 9/28

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