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Add 70/4 and 3/35

1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 3/35

70/4 + 3/35 is 1231/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    70/4 = 70 × 35/4 × 35 = 2450/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    3/35 = 3 × 4/35 × 4 = 12/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/140 + 12/140 = 2450 + 12/140 = 2462/140
  5. 2462/140 simplified gives 1231/70
  6. So, 70/4 + 3/35 = 1231/70
    In mixed form: 1741/70

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