Add 14/2 and 14/70, Solve 7 0/2 + 14/70 as a fraction

Add 14/2 and 14/70

1^st number: 7 0/2, 2^nd number: 14/70

14/2 + 14/70 is 36/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
14/2 = 14 × 35/2 × 35 = 490/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
14/70 = 14 × 1/70 × 1 = 14/70
Add the two like fractions:
490/70 + 14/70 = 490 + 14/70 = 504/70
504/70 simplified gives 36/5
So, 14/2 + 14/70 = 36/5
In mixed form: 71/5

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