Add 7/8 and 4/70
7/8 + 4/70 is 261/280.
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,
4/70 = 4 × 4/70 × 4 = 16/280 - Add the two like fractions:
245/280 + 16/280 = 245 + 16/280 = 261/280 - So, 7/8 + 4/70 = 261/280
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