Add 40/3 and 80/70, Solve 13 1/3 + 1 10/70 as a fraction

Add 40/3 and 80/70

1^st number: 13 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 10/70

40/3 + 80/70 is 304/21.

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,
40/3 = 40 × 70/3 × 70 = 2800/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
80/70 = 80 × 3/70 × 3 = 240/210
Add the two like fractions:
2800/210 + 240/210 = 2800 + 240/210 = 3040/210
3040/210 simplified gives 304/21
So, 40/3 + 80/70 = 304/21
In mixed form: 1410/21

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