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Add 10/3 and 32/70

1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 32/70

10/3 + 32/70 is 398/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    10/3 = 10 × 70/3 × 70 = 700/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    32/70 = 32 × 3/70 × 3 = 96/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/210 + 96/210 = 700 + 96/210 = 796/210
  5. 796/210 simplified gives 398/105
  6. So, 10/3 + 32/70 = 398/105
    In mixed form: 383/105

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