Add 27/8 and 8/70
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 8/70
27/8 + 8/70 is 977/280.
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,
27/8 = 27 × 35/8 × 35 = 945/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
8/70 = 8 × 4/70 × 4 = 32/280 - Add the two like fractions:
945/280 + 32/280 = 945 + 32/280 = 977/280 - So, 27/8 + 8/70 = 977/280
In mixed form: 3137/280
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