Add 70/7 and 10/40
1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 10/40
70/7 + 10/40 is 41/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
70/7 = 70 × 40/7 × 40 = 2800/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
10/40 = 10 × 7/40 × 7 = 70/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/280 + 70/280 = 2800 + 70/280 = 2870/280 - 2870/280 simplified gives 41/4
- So, 70/7 + 10/40 = 41/4
In mixed form: 101/4
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