Add 10/8 and 72/70
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 1 2/70
10/8 + 72/70 is 319/140.
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,
10/8 = 10 × 35/8 × 35 = 350/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
72/70 = 72 × 4/70 × 4 = 288/280 - Add the two like fractions:
350/280 + 288/280 = 350 + 288/280 = 638/280 - 638/280 simplified gives 319/140
- So, 10/8 + 72/70 = 319/140
In mixed form: 239/140
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