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Add 4/3 and 12/70

1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 12/70

4/3 + 12/70 is 158/105.

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,
    4/3 = 4 × 70/3 × 70 = 280/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    12/70 = 12 × 3/70 × 3 = 36/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/210 + 36/210 = 280 + 36/210 = 316/210
  5. 316/210 simplified gives 158/105
  6. So, 4/3 + 12/70 = 158/105
    In mixed form: 153/105

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