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Add 18/25 and 2/70

18/25 + 2/70 is 131/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    18/25 = 18 × 14/25 × 14 = 252/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    2/70 = 2 × 5/70 × 5 = 10/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/350 + 10/350 = 252 + 10/350 = 262/350
  5. 262/350 simplified gives 131/175
  6. So, 18/25 + 2/70 = 131/175

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