Add 2/8 and 9/70
2/8 + 9/70 is 53/140.
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,
2/8 = 2 × 35/8 × 35 = 70/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
9/70 = 9 × 4/70 × 4 = 36/280 - Add the two like fractions:
70/280 + 36/280 = 70 + 36/280 = 106/280 - 106/280 simplified gives 53/140
- So, 2/8 + 9/70 = 53/140
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