Add 6/70 and 2/8
6/70 + 2/8 is 47/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
6/70 = 6 × 4/70 × 4 = 24/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
2/8 = 2 × 35/8 × 35 = 70/280 - Add the two like fractions:
24/280 + 70/280 = 24 + 70/280 = 94/280 - 94/280 simplified gives 47/140
- So, 6/70 + 2/8 = 47/140
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