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Add 5/4 and 60/70

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 60/70

5/4 + 60/70 is 59/28.

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,
    60/70 = 60 × 2/70 × 2 = 120/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/140 + 120/140 = 175 + 120/140 = 295/140
  5. 295/140 simplified gives 59/28
  6. So, 5/4 + 60/70 = 59/28
    In mixed form: 23/28

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