Add 8/70 and 10/72
8/70 + 10/72 is 319/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
8/70 = 8 × 36/70 × 36 = 288/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
10/72 = 10 × 35/72 × 35 = 350/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
288/2520 + 350/2520 = 288 + 350/2520 = 638/2520 - 638/2520 simplified gives 319/1260
- So, 8/70 + 10/72 = 319/1260
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