Add 8/36 and 16/70
8/36 + 16/70 is 142/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
8/36 = 8 × 35/36 × 35 = 280/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
16/70 = 16 × 18/70 × 18 = 288/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
280/1260 + 288/1260 = 280 + 288/1260 = 568/1260 - 568/1260 simplified gives 142/315
- So, 8/36 + 16/70 = 142/315
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