Add 60/3 and 15/70
1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 15/70
60/3 + 15/70 is 283/14.
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,
60/3 = 60 × 70/3 × 70 = 4200/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210 - Add the two like fractions:
4200/210 + 45/210 = 4200 + 45/210 = 4245/210 - 4245/210 simplified gives 283/14
- So, 60/3 + 15/70 = 283/14
In mixed form: 203/14
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