Add 2/70 and 36/8
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 4 4/8
2/70 + 36/8 is 317/70.
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,
2/70 = 2 × 4/70 × 4 = 8/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
36/8 = 36 × 35/8 × 35 = 1260/280 - Add the two like fractions:
8/280 + 1260/280 = 8 + 1260/280 = 1268/280 - 1268/280 simplified gives 317/70
- So, 2/70 + 36/8 = 317/70
In mixed form: 437/70
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