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Add 40/50 and 20/70

40/50 + 20/70 is 38/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    20/70 = 20 × 5/70 × 5 = 100/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/350 + 100/350 = 280 + 100/350 = 380/350
  5. 380/350 simplified gives 38/35
  6. So, 40/50 + 20/70 = 38/35
    In mixed form: 13/35

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