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Add 5/70 and 8/3

1st number: 5/70, 2nd number: 2 2/3

5/70 + 8/3 is 115/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 3 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    5/70 = 5 × 3/70 × 3 = 15/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    8/3 = 8 × 70/3 × 70 = 560/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/210 + 560/210 = 15 + 560/210 = 575/210
  5. 575/210 simplified gives 115/42
  6. So, 5/70 + 8/3 = 115/42
    In mixed form: 231/42

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