Add 70/8 and 27/70
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 27/70
70/8 + 27/70 is 1279/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
70/8 = 70 × 35/8 × 35 = 2450/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
27/70 = 27 × 4/70 × 4 = 108/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/280 + 108/280 = 2450 + 108/280 = 2558/280 - 2558/280 simplified gives 1279/140
- So, 70/8 + 27/70 = 1279/140
In mixed form: 919/140
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