Add 3/70 and 30/40
3/70 + 30/40 is 111/140.
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,
30/40 = 30 × 7/40 × 7 = 210/280 - Add the two like fractions:
12/280 + 210/280 = 12 + 210/280 = 222/280 - 222/280 simplified gives 111/140
- So, 3/70 + 30/40 = 111/140
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