Add 42/70 and 3/40
42/70 + 3/40 is 27/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
42/70 = 42 × 4/70 × 4 = 168/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
3/40 = 3 × 7/40 × 7 = 21/280 - Add the two like fractions:
168/280 + 21/280 = 168 + 21/280 = 189/280 - 189/280 simplified gives 27/40
- So, 42/70 + 3/40 = 27/40
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