Add 80/24 and 8/70
1st number: 3 8/24, 2nd number: 8/70
80/24 + 8/70 is 362/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
80/24 = 80 × 35/24 × 35 = 2800/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
8/70 = 8 × 12/70 × 12 = 96/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/840 + 96/840 = 2800 + 96/840 = 2896/840 - 2896/840 simplified gives 362/105
- So, 80/24 + 8/70 = 362/105
In mixed form: 347/105
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