Add 14/4 and 2/70, Solve 3 2/4 + 2/70 as a fraction

Add 14/4 and 2/70

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 2/70

14/4 + 2/70 is 247/70.

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,
14/4 = 14 × 35/4 × 35 = 490/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
2/70 = 2 × 2/70 × 2 = 4/140
Add the two like fractions:
490/140 + 4/140 = 490 + 4/140 = 494/140
494/140 simplified gives 247/70
So, 14/4 + 2/70 = 247/70
In mixed form: 337/70

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