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Add 8/3 and 21/70

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 21/70

8/3 + 21/70 is 89/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    8/3 = 8 × 70/3 × 70 = 560/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    21/70 = 21 × 3/70 × 3 = 63/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/210 + 63/210 = 560 + 63/210 = 623/210
  5. 623/210 simplified gives 89/30
  6. So, 8/3 + 21/70 = 89/30
    In mixed form: 229/30

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