Add 10/35 and 40/70
10/35 + 40/70 is 6/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
10/35 = 10 × 2/35 × 2 = 20/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
40/70 = 40 × 1/70 × 1 = 40/70 - Add the two like fractions:
20/70 + 40/70 = 20 + 40/70 = 60/70 - 60/70 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 10/35 + 40/70 = 6/7
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