Add 2/40 and 49/70
2/40 + 49/70 is 3/4.
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,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
49/70 = 49 × 4/70 × 4 = 196/280 - Add the two like fractions:
14/280 + 196/280 = 14 + 196/280 = 210/280 - 210/280 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 2/40 + 49/70 = 3/4
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