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Add 9/4 and 42/70

1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 42/70

9/4 + 42/70 is 57/20.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    9/4 = 9 × 35/4 × 35 = 315/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    42/70 = 42 × 2/70 × 2 = 84/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/140 + 84/140 = 315 + 84/140 = 399/140
  5. 399/140 simplified gives 57/20
  6. So, 9/4 + 42/70 = 57/20
    In mixed form: 217/20

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