Add 10/3 and 5/70
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 5/70
10/3 + 5/70 is 143/42.
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,
10/3 = 10 × 70/3 × 70 = 700/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
5/70 = 5 × 3/70 × 3 = 15/210 - Add the two like fractions:
700/210 + 15/210 = 700 + 15/210 = 715/210 - 715/210 simplified gives 143/42
- So, 10/3 + 5/70 = 143/42
In mixed form: 317/42
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