Add 2/70 and 75/56
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 1 19/56
2/70 + 75/56 is 383/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 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 56 × 5 = 280,
75/56 = 75 × 5/56 × 5 = 375/280 - Add the two like fractions:
8/280 + 375/280 = 8 + 375/280 = 383/280 - So, 2/70 + 75/56 = 383/280
In mixed form: 1103/280
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