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Add 35/3 and 90/70

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 1 20/70

35/3 + 90/70 is 272/21.

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,
    35/3 = 35 × 70/3 × 70 = 2450/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    90/70 = 90 × 3/70 × 3 = 270/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/210 + 270/210 = 2450 + 270/210 = 2720/210
  5. 2720/210 simplified gives 272/21
  6. So, 35/3 + 90/70 = 272/21
    In mixed form: 1220/21

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