Add 70/4 and 10/35
1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 10/35
70/4 + 10/35 is 249/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
70/4 = 70 × 35/4 × 35 = 2450/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
10/35 = 10 × 4/35 × 4 = 40/140 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/140 + 40/140 = 2450 + 40/140 = 2490/140 - 2490/140 simplified gives 249/14
- So, 70/4 + 10/35 = 249/14
In mixed form: 1711/14
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