Add 70/4 and 70/3
1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 23 1/3
70/4 + 70/3 is 245/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
70/4 = 70 × 3/4 × 3 = 210/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
70/3 = 70 × 4/3 × 4 = 280/12 - Add the two like fractions:
210/12 + 280/12 = 210 + 280/12 = 490/12 - 490/12 simplified gives 245/6
- So, 70/4 + 70/3 = 245/6
In mixed form: 405/6
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