Add 18/40 and 10/70
18/40 + 10/70 is 83/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
18/40 = 18 × 7/40 × 7 = 126/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
10/70 = 10 × 4/70 × 4 = 40/280 - Add the two like fractions:
126/280 + 40/280 = 126 + 40/280 = 166/280 - 166/280 simplified gives 83/140
- So, 18/40 + 10/70 = 83/140
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