Add 4/70 and 2/5
4/70 + 2/5 is 16/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
4/70 = 4 × 1/70 × 1 = 4/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
2/5 = 2 × 14/5 × 14 = 28/70 - Add the two like fractions:
4/70 + 28/70 = 4 + 28/70 = 32/70 - 32/70 simplified gives 16/35
- So, 4/70 + 2/5 = 16/35
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