Add 60/8 and 9/70
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 9/70
60/8 + 9/70 is 267/35.
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,
60/8 = 60 × 35/8 × 35 = 2100/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
9/70 = 9 × 4/70 × 4 = 36/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/280 + 36/280 = 2100 + 36/280 = 2136/280 - 2136/280 simplified gives 267/35
- So, 60/8 + 9/70 = 267/35
In mixed form: 722/35
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