Add 14/3 and 70/75
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 70/75
14/3 + 70/75 is 28/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
14/3 = 14 × 25/3 × 25 = 350/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
70/75 = 70 × 1/75 × 1 = 70/75 - Add the two like fractions:
350/75 + 70/75 = 350 + 70/75 = 420/75 - 420/75 simplified gives 28/5
- So, 14/3 + 70/75 = 28/5
In mixed form: 53/5
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