Add 70/28 and 5/3
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 1 2/3
70/28 + 5/3 is 25/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
70/28 = 70 × 3/28 × 3 = 210/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
5/3 = 5 × 28/3 × 28 = 140/84 - Add the two like fractions:
210/84 + 140/84 = 210 + 140/84 = 350/84 - 350/84 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 70/28 + 5/3 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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