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Add 2/70 and 84/72

1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 1 12/72

2/70 + 84/72 is 251/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
    2/70 = 2 × 36/70 × 36 = 72/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    84/72 = 84 × 35/72 × 35 = 2940/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/2520 + 2940/2520 = 72 + 2940/2520 = 3012/2520
  5. 3012/2520 simplified gives 251/210
  6. So, 2/70 + 84/72 = 251/210
    In mixed form: 141/210

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