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Add 84/70 and 1/4

1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 1/4

84/70 + 1/4 is 29/20.

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,
    84/70 = 84 × 2/70 × 2 = 168/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    1/4 = 1 × 35/4 × 35 = 35/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/140 + 35/140 = 168 + 35/140 = 203/140
  5. 203/140 simplified gives 29/20
  6. So, 84/70 + 1/4 = 29/20
    In mixed form: 19/20

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