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Add 2/4 and 27/70

2/4 + 27/70 is 31/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    2/4 = 2 × 35/4 × 35 = 70/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    27/70 = 27 × 2/70 × 2 = 54/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/140 + 54/140 = 70 + 54/140 = 124/140
  5. 124/140 simplified gives 31/35
  6. So, 2/4 + 27/70 = 31/35

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