Add 2/70 and 5/3
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 1 2/3
2/70 + 5/3 is 178/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 3 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
2/70 = 2 × 3/70 × 3 = 6/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
5/3 = 5 × 70/3 × 70 = 350/210 - Add the two like fractions:
6/210 + 350/210 = 6 + 350/210 = 356/210 - 356/210 simplified gives 178/105
- So, 2/70 + 5/3 = 178/105
In mixed form: 173/105
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