Add 14/5 and 70/35, Solve 2 4/5 + 2 0/35 as a fraction

Add 14/5 and 70/35

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

14/5 + 70/35 is 24/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
14/5 = 14 × 7/5 × 7 = 98/35
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
70/35 = 70 × 1/35 × 1 = 70/35
Add the two like fractions:
98/35 + 70/35 = 98 + 70/35 = 168/35
168/35 simplified gives 24/5
So, 14/5 + 70/35 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5

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