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Add 10/3 and 70/4

1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 17 2/4

10/3 + 70/4 is 125/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    10/3 = 10 × 4/3 × 4 = 40/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    70/4 = 70 × 3/4 × 3 = 210/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/12 + 210/12 = 40 + 210/12 = 250/12
  5. 250/12 simplified gives 125/6
  6. So, 10/3 + 70/4 = 125/6
    In mixed form: 205/6

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