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Add 14/70 and 18/4

1st number: 14/70, 2nd number: 4 2/4

14/70 + 18/4 is 47/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    14/70 = 14 × 2/70 × 2 = 28/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    18/4 = 18 × 35/4 × 35 = 630/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/140 + 630/140 = 28 + 630/140 = 658/140
  5. 658/140 simplified gives 47/10
  6. So, 14/70 + 18/4 = 47/10
    In mixed form: 47/10

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