Add 8/70 and 15/4
1st number: 8/70, 2nd number: 3 3/4
8/70 + 15/4 is 541/140.
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,
15/4 = 15 × 35/4 × 35 = 525/140 - Add the two like fractions:
16/140 + 525/140 = 16 + 525/140 = 541/140 - So, 8/70 + 15/4 = 541/140
In mixed form: 3121/140
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