Add 3/70 and 32/8
1st number: 3/70, 2nd number: 4 0/8
3/70 + 32/8 is 283/70.
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,
32/8 = 32 × 35/8 × 35 = 1120/280 - Add the two like fractions:
12/280 + 1120/280 = 12 + 1120/280 = 1132/280 - 1132/280 simplified gives 283/70
- So, 3/70 + 32/8 = 283/70
In mixed form: 43/70
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