Add 8/4 and 3/70
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 3/70
8/4 + 3/70 is 143/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
8/4 = 8 × 35/4 × 35 = 280/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
3/70 = 3 × 2/70 × 2 = 6/140 - Add the two like fractions:
280/140 + 6/140 = 280 + 6/140 = 286/140 - 286/140 simplified gives 143/70
- So, 8/4 + 3/70 = 143/70
In mixed form: 23/70
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