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Add 40/70 and 42/3

1st number: 40/70, 2nd number: 14 0/3

40/70 + 42/3 is 102/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 3 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    40/70 = 40 × 3/70 × 3 = 120/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    42/3 = 42 × 70/3 × 70 = 2940/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/210 + 2940/210 = 120 + 2940/210 = 3060/210
  5. 3060/210 simplified gives 102/7
  6. So, 40/70 + 42/3 = 102/7
    In mixed form: 144/7

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