What is 34/3 + 3/5?

This is how we add

Step 1

We still have different denominators (bottom numbers), though, so we need to get a common denominator. This will make the bottom numbers match. Multiply the denominators together first. Now, multiply each numerator by the other term's denominator.

Now we multiply 34 by 5, and get 170, then we multiply 3 by 5 and get 15.

Now for the second term. You multiply 3 by 3, and get 9, then multiply 3 by 5 and get 15.

This gives us a new problem that looks like so:

Step 2

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

170 + 9 = 179

So what's the answer so far?

Step 3

Can this fraction be reduced?

First, we attempt to divide it by 2...

Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 3...

Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 5...

Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 7...

Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 11...

Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 13...

Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 17...

No good. 17 is larger than 15. So we're done reducing.

There you have it! Here's the final answer to 34/3 + 3/5