Add 1/3 and 35/70
1/3 + 35/70 is 5/6.
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,
35/70 = 35 × 3/70 × 3 = 105/210 - Add the two like fractions:
70/210 + 105/210 = 70 + 105/210 = 175/210 - 175/210 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 1/3 + 35/70 = 5/6
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