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Add 40/8 and 30/70

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 30/70

40/8 + 30/70 is 38/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    40/8 = 40 × 35/8 × 35 = 1400/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    30/70 = 30 × 4/70 × 4 = 120/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/280 + 120/280 = 1400 + 120/280 = 1520/280
  5. 1520/280 simplified gives 38/7
  6. So, 40/8 + 30/70 = 38/7
    In mixed form: 53/7

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