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Add 2/4 and 2/35

2/4 + 2/35 is 39/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    2/4 = 2 × 35/4 × 35 = 70/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    2/35 = 2 × 4/35 × 4 = 8/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/140 + 8/140 = 70 + 8/140 = 78/140
  5. 78/140 simplified gives 39/70
  6. So, 2/4 + 2/35 = 39/70

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