Add 8/70 and 35/75
8/70 + 35/75 is 61/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 75 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
8/70 = 8 × 15/70 × 15 = 120/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
35/75 = 35 × 14/75 × 14 = 490/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
120/1050 + 490/1050 = 120 + 490/1050 = 610/1050 - 610/1050 simplified gives 61/105
- So, 8/70 + 35/75 = 61/105
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