Add 80/70 and 8/4
1st number: 1 10/70, 2nd number: 2 0/4
80/70 + 8/4 is 22/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
80/70 = 80 × 2/70 × 2 = 160/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
8/4 = 8 × 35/4 × 35 = 280/140 - Add the two like fractions:
160/140 + 280/140 = 160 + 280/140 = 440/140 - 440/140 simplified gives 22/7
- So, 80/70 + 8/4 = 22/7
In mixed form: 31/7
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