Add 1/70 and 64/40
1st number: 1/70, 2nd number: 1 24/40
1/70 + 64/40 is 113/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 40 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 40 × 7 = 280,
64/40 = 64 × 7/40 × 7 = 448/280 - Add the two like fractions:
4/280 + 448/280 = 4 + 448/280 = 452/280 - 452/280 simplified gives 113/70
- So, 1/70 + 64/40 = 113/70
In mixed form: 143/70
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