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Add 35/3 and 70/7

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 10 0/7

35/3 + 70/7 is 65/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 7 is 21

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
    35/3 = 35 × 7/3 × 7 = 245/21
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
    70/7 = 70 × 3/7 × 3 = 210/21
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/21 + 210/21 = 245 + 210/21 = 455/21
  5. 455/21 simplified gives 65/3
  6. So, 35/3 + 70/7 = 65/3
    In mixed form: 212/3

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