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Add 4/40 and 2/70

4/40 + 2/70 is 9/70.

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,
    4/40 = 4 × 7/40 × 7 = 28/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    2/70 = 2 × 4/70 × 4 = 8/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/280 + 8/280 = 28 + 8/280 = 36/280
  5. 36/280 simplified gives 9/70
  6. So, 4/40 + 2/70 = 9/70

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