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Add 2/4 and 70/5

1^st number: 2/4, 2^nd number: 14 0/5

2/4 + 70/5 is 29/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   2/4 = 2 × 5/4 × 5 = 10/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   70/5 = 70 × 4/5 × 4 = 280/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/20 + 280/20 = 10 + 280/20 = 290/20
5. 290/20 simplified gives 29/2
6. So, 2/4 + 70/5 = 29/2
   In mixed form: 141/2

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