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Add 3/70 and 72/4

1st number: 3/70, 2nd number: 18 0/4

3/70 + 72/4 is 1263/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 4 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    3/70 = 3 × 2/70 × 2 = 6/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    72/4 = 72 × 35/4 × 35 = 2520/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/140 + 2520/140 = 6 + 2520/140 = 2526/140
  5. 2526/140 simplified gives 1263/70
  6. So, 3/70 + 72/4 = 1263/70
    In mixed form: 183/70

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