Add 2/4 and 10/70
2/4 + 10/70 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/4 = 2 × 35/4 × 35 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
10/70 = 10 × 2/70 × 2 = 20/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 20/140 = 70 + 20/140 = 90/140 - 90/140 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 2/4 + 10/70 = 9/14
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