Add 4/10 and 70/75
4/10 + 70/75 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
4/10 = 4 × 15/10 × 15 = 60/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150 - Add the two like fractions:
60/150 + 140/150 = 60 + 140/150 = 200/150 - 200/150 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 4/10 + 70/75 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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