Add 70/8 and 80/90
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 80/90
70/8 + 80/90 is 347/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
70/8 = 70 × 45/8 × 45 = 3150/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
80/90 = 80 × 4/90 × 4 = 320/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/360 + 320/360 = 3150 + 320/360 = 3470/360 - 3470/360 simplified gives 347/36
- So, 70/8 + 80/90 = 347/36
In mixed form: 923/36
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