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Add 70/3 and 15/56

1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 15/56

70/3 + 15/56 is 3965/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    70/3 = 70 × 56/3 × 56 = 3920/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3920/168 + 45/168 = 3920 + 45/168 = 3965/168
  5. So, 70/3 + 15/56 = 3965/168
    In mixed form: 23101/168

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