Add 32/70 and 5/3
1st number: 32/70, 2nd number: 1 2/3
32/70 + 5/3 is 223/105.
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,
32/70 = 32 × 3/70 × 3 = 96/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
5/3 = 5 × 70/3 × 70 = 350/210 - Add the two like fractions:
96/210 + 350/210 = 96 + 350/210 = 446/210 - 446/210 simplified gives 223/105
- So, 32/70 + 5/3 = 223/105
In mixed form: 213/105
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