Add 10/3 and 70/12, Solve 3 1/3 + 5 10/12 as a fraction

Add 10/3 and 70/12

1^st number: 3 1/3, 2^nd number: 5 10/12

10/3 + 70/12 is 55/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
10/3 = 10 × 4/3 × 4 = 40/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
70/12 = 70 × 1/12 × 1 = 70/12
Add the two like fractions:
40/12 + 70/12 = 40 + 70/12 = 110/12
110/12 simplified gives 55/6
So, 10/3 + 70/12 = 55/6
In mixed form: 91/6

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