Add 75/8 and 5/70
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 5/70
75/8 + 5/70 is 529/56.
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,
75/8 = 75 × 35/8 × 35 = 2625/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
5/70 = 5 × 4/70 × 4 = 20/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/280 + 20/280 = 2625 + 20/280 = 2645/280 - 2645/280 simplified gives 529/56
- So, 75/8 + 5/70 = 529/56
In mixed form: 925/56
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