Add 3/8 and 45/70
3/8 + 45/70 is 57/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
3/8 = 3 × 35/8 × 35 = 105/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
45/70 = 45 × 4/70 × 4 = 180/280 - Add the two like fractions:
105/280 + 180/280 = 105 + 180/280 = 285/280 - 285/280 simplified gives 57/56
- So, 3/8 + 45/70 = 57/56
In mixed form: 11/56
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