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Add 40/80 and 70/7

1st number: 40/80, 2nd number: 10 0/7

40/80 + 70/7 is 21/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 7 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    40/80 = 40 × 7/80 × 7 = 280/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    70/7 = 70 × 80/7 × 80 = 5600/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/560 + 5600/560 = 280 + 5600/560 = 5880/560
  5. 5880/560 simplified gives 21/2
  6. So, 40/80 + 70/7 = 21/2
    In mixed form: 101/2

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