Add 70/80 and 56/70
70/80 + 56/70 is 67/40.
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,
56/70 = 56 × 8/70 × 8 = 448/560 - Add the two like fractions:
490/560 + 448/560 = 490 + 448/560 = 938/560 - 938/560 simplified gives 67/40
- So, 70/80 + 56/70 = 67/40
In mixed form: 127/40
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