Add 40/70 and 2/6
40/70 + 2/6 is 19/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
40/70 = 40 × 3/70 × 3 = 120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
2/6 = 2 × 35/6 × 35 = 70/210 - Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 70/210 = 120 + 70/210 = 190/210 - 190/210 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 40/70 + 2/6 = 19/21
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