Add 84/70 and 10/4
1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 2 2/4
84/70 + 10/4 is 37/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
84/70 = 84 × 2/70 × 2 = 168/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
10/4 = 10 × 35/4 × 35 = 350/140 - Add the two like fractions:
168/140 + 350/140 = 168 + 350/140 = 518/140 - 518/140 simplified gives 37/10
- So, 84/70 + 10/4 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10
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