Add 70/8 and 90/6
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 15 0/6
70/8 + 90/6 is 95/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 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 6 × 4 = 24,
90/6 = 90 × 4/6 × 4 = 360/24 - Add the two like fractions:
210/24 + 360/24 = 210 + 360/24 = 570/24 - 570/24 simplified gives 95/4
- So, 70/8 + 90/6 = 95/4
In mixed form: 233/4
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