Add 70/8 and 25/10
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 2 5/10
70/8 + 25/10 is 45/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
70/8 = 70 × 5/8 × 5 = 350/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
25/10 = 25 × 4/10 × 4 = 100/40 - Add the two like fractions:
350/40 + 100/40 = 350 + 100/40 = 450/40 - 450/40 simplified gives 45/4
- So, 70/8 + 25/10 = 45/4
In mixed form: 111/4
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