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Add 2/7 and 14/70

2/7 + 14/70 is 17/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
    2/7 = 2 × 10/7 × 10 = 20/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    14/70 = 14 × 1/70 × 1 = 14/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/70 + 14/70 = 20 + 14/70 = 34/70
  5. 34/70 simplified gives 17/35
  6. So, 2/7 + 14/70 = 17/35

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