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Add 70/2 and 70/81

1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 70/81

70/2 + 70/81 is 2905/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
    70/2 = 70 × 81/2 × 81 = 5670/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    70/81 = 70 × 2/81 × 2 = 140/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5670/162 + 140/162 = 5670 + 140/162 = 5810/162
  5. 5810/162 simplified gives 2905/81
  6. So, 70/2 + 70/81 = 2905/81
    In mixed form: 3570/81

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