Add 6/70 and 14/8
1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 1 6/8
6/70 + 14/8 is 257/140.
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,
6/70 = 6 × 4/70 × 4 = 24/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
14/8 = 14 × 35/8 × 35 = 490/280 - Add the two like fractions:
24/280 + 490/280 = 24 + 490/280 = 514/280 - 514/280 simplified gives 257/140
- So, 6/70 + 14/8 = 257/140
In mixed form: 1117/140
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