Add 70/8 and 8/70
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 8/70
70/8 + 8/70 is 1241/140.
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,
8/70 = 8 × 4/70 × 4 = 32/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/280 + 32/280 = 2450 + 32/280 = 2482/280 - 2482/280 simplified gives 1241/140
- So, 70/8 + 8/70 = 1241/140
In mixed form: 8121/140
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