Add 70/3 and 90/35
1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 2 20/35
70/3 + 90/35 is 544/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
70/3 = 70 × 35/3 × 35 = 2450/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
90/35 = 90 × 3/35 × 3 = 270/105 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/105 + 270/105 = 2450 + 270/105 = 2720/105 - 2720/105 simplified gives 544/21
- So, 70/3 + 90/35 = 544/21
In mixed form: 2519/21
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