Add 70/8 and 42/70
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 42/70
70/8 + 42/70 is 187/20.
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,
42/70 = 42 × 4/70 × 4 = 168/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/280 + 168/280 = 2450 + 168/280 = 2618/280 - 2618/280 simplified gives 187/20
- So, 70/8 + 42/70 = 187/20
In mixed form: 97/20
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