Solve 357/85+2/17

$$3 \frac { 57 } { 85 } + \frac { 2 } { 17 }$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{322}{85}\approx 3.788235294$$

Solution Steps

Multiply 3 and 85 to get 255.

$$\frac{255+57}{85}+\frac{2}{17}$$

Add 255 and 57 to get 312.

$$\frac{312}{85}+\frac{2}{17}$$

Least common multiple of 85 and 17 is 85. Convert \frac{312}{85} and \frac{2}{17} to fractions with denominator 85.

$$\frac{312}{85}+\frac{10}{85}$$

Since \frac{312}{85} and \frac{10}{85} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{312+10}{85}$$

Add 312 and 10 to get 322.

$$\frac{322}{85}$$

Factor

$$\frac{2 \cdot 7 \cdot 23}{5 \cdot 17} = 3\frac{67}{85} = 3.788235294117647$$