Add 70/8 and 2/72
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 2/72
70/8 + 2/72 is 79/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
70/8 = 70 × 9/8 × 9 = 630/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Add the two like fractions:
630/72 + 2/72 = 630 + 2/72 = 632/72 - 632/72 simplified gives 79/9
- So, 70/8 + 2/72 = 79/9
In mixed form: 87/9
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