Add 75/70 and 8/28
1st number: 1 5/70, 2nd number: 8/28
75/70 + 8/28 is 19/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
75/70 = 75 × 2/70 × 2 = 150/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140 - Add the two like fractions:
150/140 + 40/140 = 150 + 40/140 = 190/140 - 190/140 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 75/70 + 8/28 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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