Add 72/70 and 2/8
1st number: 1 2/70, 2nd number: 2/8
72/70 + 2/8 is 179/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
72/70 = 72 × 4/70 × 4 = 288/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
2/8 = 2 × 35/8 × 35 = 70/280 - Add the two like fractions:
288/280 + 70/280 = 288 + 70/280 = 358/280 - 358/280 simplified gives 179/140
- So, 72/70 + 2/8 = 179/140
In mixed form: 139/140
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