Add 5/3 and 50/70
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 50/70
5/3 + 50/70 is 50/21.
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,
5/3 = 5 × 70/3 × 70 = 350/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
50/70 = 50 × 3/70 × 3 = 150/210 - Add the two like fractions:
350/210 + 150/210 = 350 + 150/210 = 500/210 - 500/210 simplified gives 50/21
- So, 5/3 + 50/70 = 50/21
In mixed form: 28/21
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