Add 8/70 and 42/80
8/70 + 42/80 is 179/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
8/70 = 8 × 8/70 × 8 = 64/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
42/80 = 42 × 7/80 × 7 = 294/560 - Add the two like fractions:
64/560 + 294/560 = 64 + 294/560 = 358/560 - 358/560 simplified gives 179/280
- So, 8/70 + 42/80 = 179/280
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