Add 8/28 and 60/70
8/28 + 60/70 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
60/70 = 60 × 2/70 × 2 = 120/140 - Add the two like fractions:
40/140 + 120/140 = 40 + 120/140 = 160/140 - 160/140 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 8/28 + 60/70 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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