Add 15/3 and 14/70, Solve 5 0/3 + 14/70 as a fraction

Add 15/3 and 14/70

1^st number: 5 0/3, 2^nd number: 14/70

15/3 + 14/70 is 26/5.

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,
15/3 = 15 × 70/3 × 70 = 1050/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
14/70 = 14 × 3/70 × 3 = 42/210
Add the two like fractions:
1050/210 + 42/210 = 1050 + 42/210 = 1092/210
1092/210 simplified gives 26/5
So, 15/3 + 14/70 = 26/5
In mixed form: 51/5

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