Add 3/70 and 16/40
3/70 + 16/40 is 31/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/70 = 3 × 4/70 × 4 = 12/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
16/40 = 16 × 7/40 × 7 = 112/280 - Add the two like fractions:
12/280 + 112/280 = 12 + 112/280 = 124/280 - 124/280 simplified gives 31/70
- So, 3/70 + 16/40 = 31/70
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