Add 35/56 and 1/70
35/56 + 1/70 is 179/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
1/70 = 1 × 4/70 × 4 = 4/280 - Add the two like fractions:
175/280 + 4/280 = 175 + 4/280 = 179/280 - So, 35/56 + 1/70 = 179/280
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