Add 14/3 and 30/70, Solve 4 2/3 + 30/70 as a fraction

Add 14/3 and 30/70

1^st number: 4 2/3, 2^nd number: 30/70

14/3 + 30/70 is 107/21.

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,
14/3 = 14 × 70/3 × 70 = 980/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
30/70 = 30 × 3/70 × 3 = 90/210
Add the two like fractions:
980/210 + 90/210 = 980 + 90/210 = 1070/210
1070/210 simplified gives 107/21
So, 14/3 + 30/70 = 107/21
In mixed form: 52/21

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