Add 70/4 and 14/70
1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 14/70
70/4 + 14/70 is 177/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
70/4 = 70 × 35/4 × 35 = 2450/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
14/70 = 14 × 2/70 × 2 = 28/140 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/140 + 28/140 = 2450 + 28/140 = 2478/140 - 2478/140 simplified gives 177/10
- So, 70/4 + 14/70 = 177/10
In mixed form: 177/10
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