Add 56/3 and 49/70
1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 49/70
56/3 + 49/70 is 581/30.
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,
56/3 = 56 × 70/3 × 70 = 3920/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
49/70 = 49 × 3/70 × 3 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/210 + 147/210 = 3920 + 147/210 = 4067/210 - 4067/210 simplified gives 581/30
- So, 56/3 + 49/70 = 581/30
In mixed form: 1911/30
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