Add 14/3 and 5/70
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 5/70
14/3 + 5/70 is 199/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
14/3 = 14 × 70/3 × 70 = 980/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
5/70 = 5 × 3/70 × 3 = 15/210 - Add the two like fractions:
980/210 + 15/210 = 980 + 15/210 = 995/210 - 995/210 simplified gives 199/42
- So, 14/3 + 5/70 = 199/42
In mixed form: 431/42
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