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Add 81/70 and 60/4

1st number: 1 11/70, 2nd number: 15 0/4

81/70 + 60/4 is 1131/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    81/70 = 81 × 2/70 × 2 = 162/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    60/4 = 60 × 35/4 × 35 = 2100/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/140 + 2100/140 = 162 + 2100/140 = 2262/140
  5. 2262/140 simplified gives 1131/70
  6. So, 81/70 + 60/4 = 1131/70
    In mixed form: 1611/70

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