Add 70/8 and 3/10
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 3/10
70/8 + 3/10 is 181/20.
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,
3/10 = 3 × 4/10 × 4 = 12/40 - Add the two like fractions:
350/40 + 12/40 = 350 + 12/40 = 362/40 - 362/40 simplified gives 181/20
- So, 70/8 + 3/10 = 181/20
In mixed form: 91/20
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