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Add 2/35 and 72/70

1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 1 2/70

2/35 + 72/70 is 38/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    72/70 = 72 × 1/70 × 1 = 72/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/70 + 72/70 = 4 + 72/70 = 76/70
  5. 76/70 simplified gives 38/35
  6. So, 2/35 + 72/70 = 38/35
    In mixed form: 13/35

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