Add 3/70 and 2/8
3/70 + 2/8 is 41/140.
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,
2/8 = 2 × 35/8 × 35 = 70/280 - Add the two like fractions:
12/280 + 70/280 = 12 + 70/280 = 82/280 - 82/280 simplified gives 41/140
- So, 3/70 + 2/8 = 41/140
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/70+2/8 3/70+4/8 3/70+2/16 9/70+2/8 3/70+6/8 3/70+2/24 15/70+2/8 3/70+10/8 3/70+2/40 21/70+2/8 3/70+14/8 3/70+2/56