Add 1/3 and 21/70
1/3 + 21/70 is 19/30.
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,
1/3 = 1 × 70/3 × 70 = 70/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
21/70 = 21 × 3/70 × 3 = 63/210 - Add the two like fractions:
70/210 + 63/210 = 70 + 63/210 = 133/210 - 133/210 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 1/3 + 21/70 = 19/30
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