Add 49/8 and 6/70
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 6/70
49/8 + 6/70 is 1739/280.
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,
49/8 = 49 × 35/8 × 35 = 1715/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
6/70 = 6 × 4/70 × 4 = 24/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/280 + 24/280 = 1715 + 24/280 = 1739/280 - So, 49/8 + 6/70 = 1739/280
In mixed form: 659/280
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