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Add 5/3 and 70/35

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 2 0/35

5/3 + 70/35 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    5/3 = 5 × 35/3 × 35 = 175/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    70/35 = 70 × 3/35 × 3 = 210/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/105 + 210/105 = 175 + 210/105 = 385/105
  5. 385/105 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 5/3 + 70/35 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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