Add 1/70 and 9/56
1/70 + 9/56 is 7/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
1/70 = 1 × 4/70 × 4 = 4/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280 - Add the two like fractions:
4/280 + 45/280 = 4 + 45/280 = 49/280 - 49/280 simplified gives 7/40
- So, 1/70 + 9/56 = 7/40
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