Add 2/40 and 20/70
2/40 + 20/70 is 47/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
20/70 = 20 × 4/70 × 4 = 80/280 - Add the two like fractions:
14/280 + 80/280 = 14 + 80/280 = 94/280 - 94/280 simplified gives 47/140
- So, 2/40 + 20/70 = 47/140
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