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Add 9/70 and 70/4

1st number: 9/70, 2nd number: 17 2/4

9/70 + 70/4 is 617/35.

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,
    9/70 = 9 × 2/70 × 2 = 18/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    70/4 = 70 × 35/4 × 35 = 2450/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/140 + 2450/140 = 18 + 2450/140 = 2468/140
  5. 2468/140 simplified gives 617/35
  6. So, 9/70 + 70/4 = 617/35
    In mixed form: 1722/35

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