Add 21/8 and 40/70
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 40/70
21/8 + 40/70 is 179/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
21/8 = 21 × 35/8 × 35 = 735/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
40/70 = 40 × 4/70 × 4 = 160/280 - Add the two like fractions:
735/280 + 160/280 = 735 + 160/280 = 895/280 - 895/280 simplified gives 179/56
- So, 21/8 + 40/70 = 179/56
In mixed form: 311/56
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