Add 70/28 and 90/80
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 1 10/80
70/28 + 90/80 is 29/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
70/28 = 70 × 20/28 × 20 = 1400/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
90/80 = 90 × 7/80 × 7 = 630/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/560 + 630/560 = 1400 + 630/560 = 2030/560 - 2030/560 simplified gives 29/8
- So, 70/28 + 90/80 = 29/8
In mixed form: 35/8
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