Add 2/70 and 72/40, Solve 2/70 + 1 32/40 as a fraction

Add 2/70 and 72/40

1^st number: 2/70, 2^nd number: 1 32/40

2/70 + 72/40 is 64/35.

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,
2/70 = 2 × 4/70 × 4 = 8/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
72/40 = 72 × 7/40 × 7 = 504/280
Add the two like fractions:
8/280 + 504/280 = 8 + 504/280 = 512/280
512/280 simplified gives 64/35
So, 2/70 + 72/40 = 64/35
In mixed form: 129/35

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