Add 5/2 and 4/70
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 4/70
5/2 + 4/70 is 179/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
5/2 = 5 × 35/2 × 35 = 175/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
4/70 = 4 × 1/70 × 1 = 4/70 - Add the two like fractions:
175/70 + 4/70 = 175 + 4/70 = 179/70 - So, 5/2 + 4/70 = 179/70
In mixed form: 239/70
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