Add 6/70 and 60/80
6/70 + 60/80 is 117/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
6/70 = 6 × 8/70 × 8 = 48/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
60/80 = 60 × 7/80 × 7 = 420/560 - Add the two like fractions:
48/560 + 420/560 = 48 + 420/560 = 468/560 - 468/560 simplified gives 117/140
- So, 6/70 + 60/80 = 117/140
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