Add 1/70 and 27/8
1st number: 1/70, 2nd number: 3 3/8
1/70 + 27/8 is 949/280.
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,
27/8 = 27 × 35/8 × 35 = 945/280 - Add the two like fractions:
4/280 + 945/280 = 4 + 945/280 = 949/280 - So, 1/70 + 27/8 = 949/280
In mixed form: 3109/280
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