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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
5/70 = 5 × 3/70 × 3 = 15/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
8/3 = 8 × 70/3 × 70 = 560/210 - Add the two like fractions:
15/210 + 560/210 = 15 + 560/210 = 575/210 - 575/210 simplified gives 115/42
- So, 5/70 + 8/3 = 115/42
In mixed form: 231/42
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