Add 70/8 and 20/30
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 20/30
70/8 + 20/30 is 113/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
70/8 = 70 × 15/8 × 15 = 1050/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
20/30 = 20 × 4/30 × 4 = 80/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/120 + 80/120 = 1050 + 80/120 = 1130/120 - 1130/120 simplified gives 113/12
- So, 70/8 + 20/30 = 113/12
In mixed form: 95/12
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