Add 8/70 and 6/60
8/70 + 6/60 is 3/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
8/70 = 8 × 6/70 × 6 = 48/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
6/60 = 6 × 7/60 × 7 = 42/420 - Add the two like fractions:
48/420 + 42/420 = 48 + 42/420 = 90/420 - 90/420 simplified gives 3/14
- So, 8/70 + 6/60 = 3/14
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