Add 8/80 and 5/70
8/80 + 5/70 is 6/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
8/80 = 8 × 7/80 × 7 = 56/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
5/70 = 5 × 8/70 × 8 = 40/560 - Add the two like fractions:
56/560 + 40/560 = 56 + 40/560 = 96/560 - 96/560 simplified gives 6/35
- So, 8/80 + 5/70 = 6/35
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