Add 2/40 and 56/70
2/40 + 56/70 is 17/20.
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,
56/70 = 56 × 4/70 × 4 = 224/280 - Add the two like fractions:
14/280 + 224/280 = 14 + 224/280 = 238/280 - 238/280 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 2/40 + 56/70 = 17/20
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