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Add 75/64 and 8/70

1st number: 1 11/64, 2nd number: 8/70

75/64 + 8/70 is 2881/2240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    75/64 = 75 × 35/64 × 35 = 2625/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    8/70 = 8 × 32/70 × 32 = 256/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2625/2240 + 256/2240 = 2625 + 256/2240 = 2881/2240
  5. So, 75/64 + 8/70 = 2881/2240
    In mixed form: 1641/2240

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