Add 8/64 and 7/70
8/64 + 7/70 is 9/40.
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,
7/70 = 7 × 32/70 × 32 = 224/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
280/2240 + 224/2240 = 280 + 224/2240 = 504/2240 - 504/2240 simplified gives 9/40
- So, 8/64 + 7/70 = 9/40
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