Add 18/4 and 21/70, Solve 4 2/4 + 21/70 as a fraction

Add 18/4 and 21/70

1^st number: 4 2/4, 2^nd number: 21/70

18/4 + 21/70 is 24/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
18/4 = 18 × 35/4 × 35 = 630/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
21/70 = 21 × 2/70 × 2 = 42/140
Add the two like fractions:
630/140 + 42/140 = 630 + 42/140 = 672/140
672/140 simplified gives 24/5
So, 18/4 + 21/70 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5

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