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Add 84/70 and 2/4

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

84/70 + 2/4 is 17/10.

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,
    2/4 = 2 × 35/4 × 35 = 70/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/140 + 70/140 = 168 + 70/140 = 238/140
  5. 238/140 simplified gives 17/10
  6. So, 84/70 + 2/4 = 17/10
    In mixed form: 17/10

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