Add 60/56 and 8/70
1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 8/70
60/56 + 8/70 is 83/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
60/56 = 60 × 5/56 × 5 = 300/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
8/70 = 8 × 4/70 × 4 = 32/280 - Add the two like fractions:
300/280 + 32/280 = 300 + 32/280 = 332/280 - 332/280 simplified gives 83/70
- So, 60/56 + 8/70 = 83/70
In mixed form: 113/70
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