Add 80/8 and 7/70
1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 7/70
80/8 + 7/70 is 101/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
80/8 = 80 × 35/8 × 35 = 2800/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
7/70 = 7 × 4/70 × 4 = 28/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/280 + 28/280 = 2800 + 28/280 = 2828/280 - 2828/280 simplified gives 101/10
- So, 80/8 + 7/70 = 101/10
In mixed form: 101/10
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