Add 8/70 and 28/72
8/70 + 28/72 is 317/630.
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,
28/72 = 28 × 35/72 × 35 = 980/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
288/2520 + 980/2520 = 288 + 980/2520 = 1268/2520 - 1268/2520 simplified gives 317/630
- So, 8/70 + 28/72 = 317/630
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