Add 35/40 and 15/70
35/40 + 15/70 is 61/56.
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,
35/40 = 35 × 7/40 × 7 = 245/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
15/70 = 15 × 4/70 × 4 = 60/280 - Add the two like fractions:
245/280 + 60/280 = 245 + 60/280 = 305/280 - 305/280 simplified gives 61/56
- So, 35/40 + 15/70 = 61/56
In mixed form: 15/56
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