Add 70/8 and 50/3
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 16 2/3
70/8 + 50/3 is 305/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
70/8 = 70 × 3/8 × 3 = 210/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
50/3 = 50 × 8/3 × 8 = 400/24 - Add the two like fractions:
210/24 + 400/24 = 210 + 400/24 = 610/24 - 610/24 simplified gives 305/12
- So, 70/8 + 50/3 = 305/12
In mixed form: 255/12
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