Add 84/3 and 2/70
1st number: 28 0/3, 2nd number: 2/70
84/3 + 2/70 is 981/35.
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,
84/3 = 84 × 70/3 × 70 = 5880/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
2/70 = 2 × 3/70 × 3 = 6/210 - Add the two like fractions:
5880/210 + 6/210 = 5880 + 6/210 = 5886/210 - 5886/210 simplified gives 981/35
- So, 84/3 + 2/70 = 981/35
In mixed form: 281/35
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