Add 5/3 and 45/70
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 45/70
5/3 + 45/70 is 97/42.
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,
5/3 = 5 × 70/3 × 70 = 350/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
45/70 = 45 × 3/70 × 3 = 135/210 - Add the two like fractions:
350/210 + 135/210 = 350 + 135/210 = 485/210 - 485/210 simplified gives 97/42
- So, 5/3 + 45/70 = 97/42
In mixed form: 213/42
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