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Add 32/3 and 4/70

1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 4/70

32/3 + 4/70 is 1126/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    32/3 = 32 × 70/3 × 70 = 2240/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    4/70 = 4 × 3/70 × 3 = 12/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/210 + 12/210 = 2240 + 12/210 = 2252/210
  5. 2252/210 simplified gives 1126/105
  6. So, 32/3 + 4/70 = 1126/105
    In mixed form: 1076/105

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