Add 5/7 and 2/70
5/7 + 2/70 is 26/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
5/7 = 5 × 10/7 × 10 = 50/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
2/70 = 2 × 1/70 × 1 = 2/70 - Add the two like fractions:
50/70 + 2/70 = 50 + 2/70 = 52/70 - 52/70 simplified gives 26/35
- So, 5/7 + 2/70 = 26/35
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