Add 70/80 and 3/70
70/80 + 3/70 is 257/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
70/80 = 70 × 7/80 × 7 = 490/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
3/70 = 3 × 8/70 × 8 = 24/560 - Add the two like fractions:
490/560 + 24/560 = 490 + 24/560 = 514/560 - 514/560 simplified gives 257/280
- So, 70/80 + 3/70 = 257/280
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