Add 2/70 and 16/35
2/70 + 16/35 is 17/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
2/70 = 2 × 1/70 × 1 = 2/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
16/35 = 16 × 2/35 × 2 = 32/70 - Add the two like fractions:
2/70 + 32/70 = 2 + 32/70 = 34/70 - 34/70 simplified gives 17/35
- So, 2/70 + 16/35 = 17/35
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