Add 70/8 and 3/90
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 3/90
70/8 + 3/90 is 527/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
70/8 = 70 × 45/8 × 45 = 3150/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
3/90 = 3 × 4/90 × 4 = 12/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/360 + 12/360 = 3150 + 12/360 = 3162/360 - 3162/360 simplified gives 527/60
- So, 70/8 + 3/90 = 527/60
In mixed form: 847/60
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