Add 70/75 and 8/35
70/75 + 8/35 is 122/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
70/75 = 70 × 7/75 × 7 = 490/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
8/35 = 8 × 15/35 × 15 = 120/525 - Add the two like fractions:
490/525 + 120/525 = 490 + 120/525 = 610/525 - 610/525 simplified gives 122/105
- So, 70/75 + 8/35 = 122/105
In mixed form: 117/105
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