Add 1/8 and 81/70
1st number: 1/8, 2nd number: 1 11/70
1/8 + 81/70 is 359/280.
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,
1/8 = 1 × 35/8 × 35 = 35/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
81/70 = 81 × 4/70 × 4 = 324/280 - Add the two like fractions:
35/280 + 324/280 = 35 + 324/280 = 359/280 - So, 1/8 + 81/70 = 359/280
In mixed form: 179/280
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