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Add 14/8 and 70/35

1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 2 0/35

14/8 + 70/35 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    14/8 = 14 × 35/8 × 35 = 490/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    70/35 = 70 × 8/35 × 8 = 560/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/280 + 560/280 = 490 + 560/280 = 1050/280
  5. 1050/280 simplified gives 15/4
  6. So, 14/8 + 70/35 = 15/4
    In mixed form: 33/4

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