Add 70/3 and 30/4
1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 7 2/4
70/3 + 30/4 is 185/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
70/3 = 70 × 4/3 × 4 = 280/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
30/4 = 30 × 3/4 × 3 = 90/12 - Add the two like fractions:
280/12 + 90/12 = 280 + 90/12 = 370/12 - 370/12 simplified gives 185/6
- So, 70/3 + 30/4 = 185/6
In mixed form: 305/6
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