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Add 7/4 and 3/70

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

7/4 + 3/70 is 251/140.

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,
    3/70 = 3 × 2/70 × 2 = 6/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/140 + 6/140 = 245 + 6/140 = 251/140
  5. So, 7/4 + 3/70 = 251/140
    In mixed form: 1111/140

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