Add 28/8 and 32/70
1st number: 3 4/8, 2nd number: 32/70
28/8 + 32/70 is 277/70.
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,
28/8 = 28 × 35/8 × 35 = 980/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
32/70 = 32 × 4/70 × 4 = 128/280 - Add the two like fractions:
980/280 + 128/280 = 980 + 128/280 = 1108/280 - 1108/280 simplified gives 277/70
- So, 28/8 + 32/70 = 277/70
In mixed form: 367/70
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