Add 84/70 and 3/4, Solve 1 14/70 + 3/4 as a fraction

Add 84/70 and 3/4

1^st number: 1 14/70, 2^nd number: 3/4

84/70 + 3/4 is 39/20.

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,
84/70 = 84 × 2/70 × 2 = 168/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
3/4 = 3 × 35/4 × 35 = 105/140
Add the two like fractions:
168/140 + 105/140 = 168 + 105/140 = 273/140
273/140 simplified gives 39/20
So, 84/70 + 3/4 = 39/20
In mixed form: 119/20

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