Add 1/70 and 14/8
1st number: 1/70, 2nd number: 1 6/8
1/70 + 14/8 is 247/140.
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,
1/70 = 1 × 4/70 × 4 = 4/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
14/8 = 14 × 35/8 × 35 = 490/280 - Add the two like fractions:
4/280 + 490/280 = 4 + 490/280 = 494/280 - 494/280 simplified gives 247/140
- So, 1/70 + 14/8 = 247/140
In mixed form: 1107/140
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