Add 1/3 and 56/70
1/3 + 56/70 is 17/15.
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,
56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210 - Add the two like fractions:
70/210 + 168/210 = 70 + 168/210 = 238/210 - 238/210 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 1/3 + 56/70 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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