Add 40/50 and 18/70
40/50 + 18/70 is 37/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
18/70 = 18 × 5/70 × 5 = 90/350 - Add the two like fractions:
280/350 + 90/350 = 280 + 90/350 = 370/350 - 370/350 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 40/50 + 18/70 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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