Add 35/3 and 50/70
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 50/70
35/3 + 50/70 is 260/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
35/3 = 35 × 70/3 × 70 = 2450/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
50/70 = 50 × 3/70 × 3 = 150/210 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/210 + 150/210 = 2450 + 150/210 = 2600/210 - 2600/210 simplified gives 260/21
- So, 35/3 + 50/70 = 260/21
In mixed form: 128/21
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