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Add 1/70 and 15/35

1/70 + 15/35 is 31/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    1/70 = 1 × 1/70 × 1 = 1/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    15/35 = 15 × 2/35 × 2 = 30/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/70 + 30/70 = 1 + 30/70 = 31/70
  5. So, 1/70 + 15/35 = 31/70

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