Add 40/70 and 7/15
40/70 + 7/15 is 109/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 15 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 15 × 14 = 210,
7/15 = 7 × 14/15 × 14 = 98/210 - Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 98/210 = 120 + 98/210 = 218/210 - 218/210 simplified gives 109/105
- So, 40/70 + 7/15 = 109/105
In mixed form: 14/105
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