Add 8/70 and 30/32
8/70 + 30/32 is 589/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
8/70 = 8 × 16/70 × 16 = 128/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
30/32 = 30 × 35/32 × 35 = 1050/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
128/1120 + 1050/1120 = 128 + 1050/1120 = 1178/1120 - 1178/1120 simplified gives 589/560
- So, 8/70 + 30/32 = 589/560
In mixed form: 129/560
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