Add 70/8 and 14/21
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 14/21
70/8 + 14/21 is 113/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
70/8 = 70 × 21/8 × 21 = 1470/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
14/21 = 14 × 8/21 × 8 = 112/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/168 + 112/168 = 1470 + 112/168 = 1582/168 - 1582/168 simplified gives 113/12
- So, 70/8 + 14/21 = 113/12
In mixed form: 95/12
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