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Add 1/3 and 70/35

1st number: 1/3, 2nd number: 2 0/35

1/3 + 70/35 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    1/3 = 1 × 35/3 × 35 = 35/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    70/35 = 70 × 3/35 × 3 = 210/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/105 + 210/105 = 35 + 210/105 = 245/105
  5. 245/105 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 1/3 + 70/35 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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