Add 81/70 and 10/4, Solve 1 11/70 + 2 2/4 as a fraction

Add 81/70 and 10/4

1^st number: 1 11/70, 2^nd number: 2 2/4

81/70 + 10/4 is 128/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
81/70 = 81 × 2/70 × 2 = 162/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
10/4 = 10 × 35/4 × 35 = 350/140
Add the two like fractions:
162/140 + 350/140 = 162 + 350/140 = 512/140
512/140 simplified gives 128/35
So, 81/70 + 10/4 = 128/35
In mixed form: 323/35

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