Add 70/3 and 27/28
1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 27/28
70/3 + 27/28 is 2041/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
70/3 = 70 × 28/3 × 28 = 1960/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
27/28 = 27 × 3/28 × 3 = 81/84 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/84 + 81/84 = 1960 + 81/84 = 2041/84 - So, 70/3 + 27/28 = 2041/84
In mixed form: 2425/84
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