Add 35/70 and 45/40
1st number: 35/70, 2nd number: 1 5/40
35/70 + 45/40 is 13/8.
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,
35/70 = 35 × 4/70 × 4 = 140/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
45/40 = 45 × 7/40 × 7 = 315/280 - Add the two like fractions:
140/280 + 315/280 = 140 + 315/280 = 455/280 - 455/280 simplified gives 13/8
- So, 35/70 + 45/40 = 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8
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