Add 10/4 and 8/70
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 8/70
10/4 + 8/70 is 183/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
10/4 = 10 × 35/4 × 35 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
8/70 = 8 × 2/70 × 2 = 16/140 - Add the two like fractions:
350/140 + 16/140 = 350 + 16/140 = 366/140 - 366/140 simplified gives 183/70
- So, 10/4 + 8/70 = 183/70
In mixed form: 243/70
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