Add 4/8 and 49/70
4/8 + 49/70 is 6/5.
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,
49/70 = 49 × 4/70 × 4 = 196/280 - Add the two like fractions:
140/280 + 196/280 = 140 + 196/280 = 336/280 - 336/280 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 4/8 + 49/70 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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