Add 7/8 and 20/70
7/8 + 20/70 is 65/56.
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,
7/8 = 7 × 35/8 × 35 = 245/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
20/70 = 20 × 4/70 × 4 = 80/280 - Add the two like fractions:
245/280 + 80/280 = 245 + 80/280 = 325/280 - 325/280 simplified gives 65/56
- So, 7/8 + 20/70 = 65/56
In mixed form: 19/56
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