Add 6/70 and 56/8
1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 7 0/8
6/70 + 56/8 is 248/35.
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,
56/8 = 56 × 35/8 × 35 = 1960/280 - Add the two like fractions:
24/280 + 1960/280 = 24 + 1960/280 = 1984/280 - 1984/280 simplified gives 248/35
- So, 6/70 + 56/8 = 248/35
In mixed form: 73/35
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