Add 10/4 and 7/70
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 7/70
10/4 + 7/70 is 13/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/70 = 7 × 2/70 × 2 = 14/140 - Add the two like fractions:
350/140 + 14/140 = 350 + 14/140 = 364/140 - 364/140 simplified gives 13/5
- So, 10/4 + 7/70 = 13/5
In mixed form: 23/5
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