Add 8/70 and 12/4
1st number: 8/70, 2nd number: 3 0/4
8/70 + 12/4 is 109/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
8/70 = 8 × 2/70 × 2 = 16/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
12/4 = 12 × 35/4 × 35 = 420/140 - Add the two like fractions:
16/140 + 420/140 = 16 + 420/140 = 436/140 - 436/140 simplified gives 109/35
- So, 8/70 + 12/4 = 109/35
In mixed form: 34/35
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