Add 72/70 and 3/8
1st number: 1 2/70, 2nd number: 3/8
72/70 + 3/8 is 393/280.
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,
3/8 = 3 × 35/8 × 35 = 105/280 - Add the two like fractions:
288/280 + 105/280 = 288 + 105/280 = 393/280 - So, 72/70 + 3/8 = 393/280
In mixed form: 1113/280
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