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Add 5/4 and 35/70

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 35/70

5/4 + 35/70 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    5/4 = 5 × 35/4 × 35 = 175/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    35/70 = 35 × 2/70 × 2 = 70/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/140 + 70/140 = 175 + 70/140 = 245/140
  5. 245/140 simplified gives 7/4
  6. So, 5/4 + 35/70 = 7/4
    In mixed form: 13/4

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