Add 4/70 and 27/40
4/70 + 27/40 is 41/56.
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,
4/70 = 4 × 4/70 × 4 = 16/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280 - Add the two like fractions:
16/280 + 189/280 = 16 + 189/280 = 205/280 - 205/280 simplified gives 41/56
- So, 4/70 + 27/40 = 41/56
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