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Add 70/8 and 21/70

1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 21/70

70/8 + 21/70 is 181/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    70/8 = 70 × 35/8 × 35 = 2450/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    21/70 = 21 × 4/70 × 4 = 84/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/280 + 84/280 = 2450 + 84/280 = 2534/280
  5. 2534/280 simplified gives 181/20
  6. So, 70/8 + 21/70 = 181/20
    In mixed form: 91/20

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