Add 70/8 and 80/70
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 1 10/70
70/8 + 80/70 is 277/28.
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,
80/70 = 80 × 4/70 × 4 = 320/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/280 + 320/280 = 2450 + 320/280 = 2770/280 - 2770/280 simplified gives 277/28
- So, 70/8 + 80/70 = 277/28
In mixed form: 925/28
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