Add 84/8 and 1/70
1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 1/70
84/8 + 1/70 is 368/35.
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,
84/8 = 84 × 35/8 × 35 = 2940/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
1/70 = 1 × 4/70 × 4 = 4/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/280 + 4/280 = 2940 + 4/280 = 2944/280 - 2944/280 simplified gives 368/35
- So, 84/8 + 1/70 = 368/35
In mixed form: 1018/35
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