Add 21/4 and 1/70
1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 1/70
21/4 + 1/70 is 737/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
21/4 = 21 × 35/4 × 35 = 735/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
1/70 = 1 × 2/70 × 2 = 2/140 - Add the two like fractions:
735/140 + 2/140 = 735 + 2/140 = 737/140 - So, 21/4 + 1/70 = 737/140
In mixed form: 537/140
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