Add 40/3 and 4/70
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 4/70
40/3 + 4/70 is 1406/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
40/3 = 40 × 70/3 × 70 = 2800/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
4/70 = 4 × 3/70 × 3 = 12/210 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/210 + 12/210 = 2800 + 12/210 = 2812/210 - 2812/210 simplified gives 1406/105
- So, 40/3 + 4/70 = 1406/105
In mixed form: 1341/105
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