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Add 15/70 and 10/4

1st number: 15/70, 2nd number: 2 2/4

15/70 + 10/4 is 19/7.

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,
    15/70 = 15 × 2/70 × 2 = 30/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    10/4 = 10 × 35/4 × 35 = 350/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/140 + 350/140 = 30 + 350/140 = 380/140
  5. 380/140 simplified gives 19/7
  6. So, 15/70 + 10/4 = 19/7
    In mixed form: 25/7

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