Add 3/70 and 14/8
1st number: 3/70, 2nd number: 1 6/8
3/70 + 14/8 is 251/140.
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,
3/70 = 3 × 4/70 × 4 = 12/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
14/8 = 14 × 35/8 × 35 = 490/280 - Add the two like fractions:
12/280 + 490/280 = 12 + 490/280 = 502/280 - 502/280 simplified gives 251/140
- So, 3/70 + 14/8 = 251/140
In mixed form: 1111/140
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