Add 70/8 and 8/3
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 2 2/3
70/8 + 8/3 is 137/12.
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,
8/3 = 8 × 8/3 × 8 = 64/24 - Add the two like fractions:
210/24 + 64/24 = 210 + 64/24 = 274/24 - 274/24 simplified gives 137/12
- So, 70/8 + 8/3 = 137/12
In mixed form: 115/12
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