Add 70/75 and 70/8
1st number: 70/75, 2nd number: 8 6/8
70/75 + 70/8 is 581/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
70/75 = 70 × 8/75 × 8 = 560/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
70/8 = 70 × 75/8 × 75 = 5250/600 - Add the two like fractions:
560/600 + 5250/600 = 560 + 5250/600 = 5810/600 - 5810/600 simplified gives 581/60
- So, 70/75 + 70/8 = 581/60
In mixed form: 941/60
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