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Add 60/70 and 7/4

1st number: 60/70, 2nd number: 1 3/4

60/70 + 7/4 is 73/28.

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,
    60/70 = 60 × 2/70 × 2 = 120/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    7/4 = 7 × 35/4 × 35 = 245/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/140 + 245/140 = 120 + 245/140 = 365/140
  5. 365/140 simplified gives 73/28
  6. So, 60/70 + 7/4 = 73/28
    In mixed form: 217/28

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