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Add 70/4 and 32/70

1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 32/70

70/4 + 32/70 is 1257/70.

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,
    70/4 = 70 × 35/4 × 35 = 2450/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    32/70 = 32 × 2/70 × 2 = 64/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/140 + 64/140 = 2450 + 64/140 = 2514/140
  5. 2514/140 simplified gives 1257/70
  6. So, 70/4 + 32/70 = 1257/70
    In mixed form: 1767/70

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