Add 10/4 and 1/70, Solve 2 2/4 + 1/70 as a fraction

Add 10/4 and 1/70

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 1/70

10/4 + 1/70 is 88/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
10/4 = 10 × 35/4 × 35 = 350/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
1/70 = 1 × 2/70 × 2 = 2/140
Add the two like fractions:
350/140 + 2/140 = 350 + 2/140 = 352/140
352/140 simplified gives 88/35
So, 10/4 + 1/70 = 88/35
In mixed form: 218/35

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