Add 40/9 and 25/70
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 25/70
40/9 + 25/70 is 605/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
40/9 = 40 × 70/9 × 70 = 2800/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
25/70 = 25 × 9/70 × 9 = 225/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/630 + 225/630 = 2800 + 225/630 = 3025/630 - 3025/630 simplified gives 605/126
- So, 40/9 + 25/70 = 605/126
In mixed form: 4101/126
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