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Add 5/2 and 1/70

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 1/70

5/2 + 1/70 is 88/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    5/2 = 5 × 35/2 × 35 = 175/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    1/70 = 1 × 1/70 × 1 = 1/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/70 + 1/70 = 175 + 1/70 = 176/70
  5. 176/70 simplified gives 88/35
  6. So, 5/2 + 1/70 = 88/35
    In mixed form: 218/35

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