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Add 70/3 and 90/8

1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 11 2/8

70/3 + 90/8 is 415/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    70/3 = 70 × 8/3 × 8 = 560/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    90/8 = 90 × 3/8 × 3 = 270/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/24 + 270/24 = 560 + 270/24 = 830/24
  5. 830/24 simplified gives 415/12
  6. So, 70/3 + 90/8 = 415/12
    In mixed form: 347/12

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