Add 9/70 and 16/8
1st number: 9/70, 2nd number: 2 0/8
9/70 + 16/8 is 149/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
9/70 = 9 × 4/70 × 4 = 36/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
16/8 = 16 × 35/8 × 35 = 560/280 - Add the two like fractions:
36/280 + 560/280 = 36 + 560/280 = 596/280 - 596/280 simplified gives 149/70
- So, 9/70 + 16/8 = 149/70
In mixed form: 29/70
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