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Add 7/4 and 15/70

1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 15/70

7/4 + 15/70 is 55/28.

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,
    7/4 = 7 × 35/4 × 35 = 245/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    15/70 = 15 × 2/70 × 2 = 30/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/140 + 30/140 = 245 + 30/140 = 275/140
  5. 275/140 simplified gives 55/28
  6. So, 7/4 + 15/70 = 55/28
    In mixed form: 127/28

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