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Add 35/40 and 30/70

35/40 + 30/70 is 73/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    35/40 = 35 × 7/40 × 7 = 245/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    30/70 = 30 × 4/70 × 4 = 120/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/280 + 120/280 = 245 + 120/280 = 365/280
  5. 365/280 simplified gives 73/56
  6. So, 35/40 + 30/70 = 73/56
    In mixed form: 117/56

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