Add 10/70 and 6/4, Solve 10/70 + 1 2/4 as a fraction

Add 10/70 and 6/4

1^st number: 10/70, 2^nd number: 1 2/4

10/70 + 6/4 is 23/14.

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,
10/70 = 10 × 2/70 × 2 = 20/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
6/4 = 6 × 35/4 × 35 = 210/140
Add the two like fractions:
20/140 + 210/140 = 20 + 210/140 = 230/140
230/140 simplified gives 23/14
So, 10/70 + 6/4 = 23/14
In mixed form: 19/14

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