Add 2/70 and 50/3
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 16 2/3
2/70 + 50/3 is 1753/105.
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,
50/3 = 50 × 70/3 × 70 = 3500/210 - Add the two like fractions:
6/210 + 3500/210 = 6 + 3500/210 = 3506/210 - 3506/210 simplified gives 1753/105
- So, 2/70 + 50/3 = 1753/105
In mixed form: 1673/105
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