Add 70/3 and 96/35, Solve 23 1/3 + 2 26/35 as a fraction

Add 70/3 and 96/35

1^st number: 23 1/3, 2^nd number: 2 26/35

70/3 + 96/35 is 2738/105.

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,
96/35 = 96 × 3/35 × 3 = 288/105
Add the two like fractions:
2450/105 + 288/105 = 2450 + 288/105 = 2738/105
So, 70/3 + 96/35 = 2738/105
In mixed form: 268/105

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