Add 80/3 and 35/70
1st number: 26 2/3, 2nd number: 35/70
80/3 + 35/70 is 163/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
80/3 = 80 × 70/3 × 70 = 5600/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
35/70 = 35 × 3/70 × 3 = 105/210 - Add the two like fractions:
5600/210 + 105/210 = 5600 + 105/210 = 5705/210 - 5705/210 simplified gives 163/6
- So, 80/3 + 35/70 = 163/6
In mixed form: 271/6
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