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Add 8/70 and 3/80

8/70 + 3/80 is 17/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    8/70 = 8 × 8/70 × 8 = 64/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    3/80 = 3 × 7/80 × 7 = 21/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/560 + 21/560 = 64 + 21/560 = 85/560
  5. 85/560 simplified gives 17/112
  6. So, 8/70 + 3/80 = 17/112

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