Add 8/70 and 18/3
1st number: 8/70, 2nd number: 6 0/3
8/70 + 18/3 is 214/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 3 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
8/70 = 8 × 3/70 × 3 = 24/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
18/3 = 18 × 70/3 × 70 = 1260/210 - Add the two like fractions:
24/210 + 1260/210 = 24 + 1260/210 = 1284/210 - 1284/210 simplified gives 214/35
- So, 8/70 + 18/3 = 214/35
In mixed form: 64/35
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