Add 1/70 and 72/40
1st number: 1/70, 2nd number: 1 32/40
1/70 + 72/40 is 127/70.
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,
72/40 = 72 × 7/40 × 7 = 504/280 - Add the two like fractions:
4/280 + 504/280 = 4 + 504/280 = 508/280 - 508/280 simplified gives 127/70
- So, 1/70 + 72/40 = 127/70
In mixed form: 157/70
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