Add 4/8 and 21/70
4/8 + 21/70 is 4/5.
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,
4/8 = 4 × 35/8 × 35 = 140/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
21/70 = 21 × 4/70 × 4 = 84/280 - Add the two like fractions:
140/280 + 84/280 = 140 + 84/280 = 224/280 - 224/280 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 4/8 + 21/70 = 4/5
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