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Add 2/70 and 14/7

1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 2 0/7

2/70 + 14/7 is 71/35.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    2/70 = 2 × 1/70 × 1 = 2/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
    14/7 = 14 × 10/7 × 10 = 140/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/70 + 140/70 = 2 + 140/70 = 142/70
  5. 142/70 simplified gives 71/35
  6. So, 2/70 + 14/7 = 71/35
    In mixed form: 21/35

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