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Add 42/35 and 2/70

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 2/70

42/35 + 2/70 is 43/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    42/35 = 42 × 2/35 × 2 = 84/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    2/70 = 2 × 1/70 × 1 = 2/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/70 + 2/70 = 84 + 2/70 = 86/70
  5. 86/70 simplified gives 43/35
  6. So, 42/35 + 2/70 = 43/35
    In mixed form: 18/35

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