Add 5/3 and 70/72, Solve 1 2/3 + 70/72 as a fraction

Add 5/3 and 70/72

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 70/72

5/3 + 70/72 is 95/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
5/3 = 5 × 24/3 × 24 = 120/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
70/72 = 70 × 1/72 × 1 = 70/72
Add the two like fractions:
120/72 + 70/72 = 120 + 70/72 = 190/72
190/72 simplified gives 95/36
So, 5/3 + 70/72 = 95/36
In mixed form: 223/36

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