Add 2/70 and 24/3
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 8 0/3
2/70 + 24/3 is 281/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 3 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
2/70 = 2 × 3/70 × 3 = 6/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
24/3 = 24 × 70/3 × 70 = 1680/210 - Add the two like fractions:
6/210 + 1680/210 = 6 + 1680/210 = 1686/210 - 1686/210 simplified gives 281/35
- So, 2/70 + 24/3 = 281/35
In mixed form: 81/35
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