Add 8/64 and 15/70
8/64 + 15/70 is 19/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
8/64 = 8 × 35/64 × 35 = 280/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
15/70 = 15 × 32/70 × 32 = 480/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
280/2240 + 480/2240 = 280 + 480/2240 = 760/2240 - 760/2240 simplified gives 19/56
- So, 8/64 + 15/70 = 19/56
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