Add 72/8 and 75/70
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 1 5/70
72/8 + 75/70 is 141/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
72/8 = 72 × 35/8 × 35 = 2520/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
75/70 = 75 × 4/70 × 4 = 300/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/280 + 300/280 = 2520 + 300/280 = 2820/280 - 2820/280 simplified gives 141/14
- So, 72/8 + 75/70 = 141/14
In mixed form: 101/14
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